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US agencies provide advice for combatting elder financial exploitation

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and state financial regulators issued a joint statement this (..)

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CUs, Bank Trade Groups Clash Over CFPB Regs

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Credit union (CU) and bank trade groups are locked in another battle, this time arguing about oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Jim Nussle, president and CEO of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recently requested that all CU supervision be handled by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

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Deep Dive: Credit Unions Work To Keep Members’ Data Private

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Many are leveraging the Automated Cybersecurity Examination Tool, developed by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), to bridge this gap. The NCUA will collect data from these areas, which it will then leverage to establish data nationwide standards. California’s Protective Measures And Their Costs.

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FPC 2022 Fall Member Meeting

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Regulators encourage these efforts to educate and set a high bar, as evidenced in public commentary by NCUA board member and former chair Rodney Hood. Speakers: Connie Theien, Federal Reserve Financial Services; Gail Hillebrand, National Consumers League; Syed Ejaz, Consumer Reports; Liana Muller, U.S.

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NEW REPORT: Giving Credit Unions Their Due Credit

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In fact, the federally backed National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) reported credit union membership grew by 4.3 Is the credit union market ready for its close-up? It’s a market that is showing clear signs of growth. million in Q2 of this year alone, with the value of loans held by credit unions now almost at $885 billion.

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Why The Final Payday Lending Rules Are Far From The Last Word

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Last week, after five years of debates, discussions, arguments and waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rules for payday lending dropped. As one might expect after such a long and intense build-up, the reactions were also fairly intense from both sides. Against those divergent opinions, a consensus began to emerge.

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Alternatives Federal Credit Union On How Credit Solutions Provide Financial Lifelines

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Credit unions (CUs) have played a major role in supporting consumers who have been financially hit the hardest by the pandemic. They also extended 20,789 mortgage payments and 539,724 consumer loans, including car and credit card loans.