Michael Bartlett
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Will NCUA’s bank-purchase reg meet bankers' demand for 'guardrails'?
Chairman Rodney Hood has pledged to put forth a rule on CU-bank purchases before the end of the year. It's likely to lead to another clash with bankers. → Read More
6 big issues facing community development credit unions
At this year's Inclusiv conference in Los Angeles, leaders from CDCUs across the country offered their thoughts on what could most benefit their institutions. → Read More
Will credit unions embrace an 8th cooperative principle?
As the industry considers a movement-wide focus on diversity and inclusion, some at the annual Inclusiv conference say there are opportunities for credit unions to better serve immigrants and have more diverse staffs. → Read More
Credit unions could do more to reach Hispanic Americans
Hispanics will make up more than half of new homeowners by 2030, and credit unions need to actively market to this demographic, according to a panel discussion at Inclusiv's annual conference. → Read More
Credit unions jockeying for position in crowded payments arena
Credit unions are upping their involvement in all things related to payments in an attempt to bolster the bottom line and ensure they keep up with the competition. → Read More
Why this credit union is taking innovation into its own hands
Hawaii State FCU has a dedicated branch for testing new products. It's a format that other institutions could follow. → Read More
NCUA awards $1.9 million in grants to low-income credit unions
The money will help 155 institutions with outreach, security, training and more. → Read More
The growth strategy most credit unions are missing out on
Many Americans are behind in their retirement planning but less than 20% of credit unions provide wealth-management services. → Read More
600-member Maryland credit union to close its doors in merger
Members of tiny CARCO Federal Credit Union have voted to approve a merger into Educational Systems FCU. → Read More
Alta Visa Credit Union finds next CEO in-house
David Justice, chief operating officer, will take over for the retiring RaAnn Wood on Nov. 1. → Read More
CU-bank purchase trend hits the Rocky Mountain State
Elevations Credit Union has agreed to buy the assets of Cache Bank & Trust. → Read More
Assessing the fallout from one credit union's pot-banking exit
Citing insurance concerns, Anchorage-based Credit Union 1 shut down its marijuana-banking pilot program after less than one year. The move reflects lingering hesitation around banking the industry. → Read More
Class action suit against LGE Community Credit Union revived
An appeals court said that Marietta, Ga.-based institution's overdraft agreements were "ambiguous" and now the case might be settled at a trial. → Read More
Element FCU 'apparent' winner for West Virginia pot banking services
The $35 million-asset credit union was one of just five entities bidding to serve the Mountain State’s medical cannabis program. → Read More
Michigan credit union receives regulatory approval to expand FOM
United Churches Credit Union, which has just one branch, can now serve anyone who worships in two counties. → Read More
The Cooperative Trust on the hunt for next leader
The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry. → Read More
Partnership FCU's members approve NASA Federal merger
The two credit unions are expected to complete the integration on Oct. 1 for a combined institution of nearly $3 billion in assets. → Read More
Wanted: Fintech partners
Credit unions have largely moved past their distrust of fintechs, but plenty of institutions still face challenges when it comes to finding the right vendors. → Read More
Latest lending trends could spell upcoming economic slide: Report
The most recent Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group is “indicative that both the credit cycle and the U.S. business cycle are moving into their last stage before the next economic slowdown,” according to one economist. → Read More
Can community development credit unions compete in a shrinking industry?
CDCUs provide essential financial services in underserved communities but these institutions can struggle to keep up with compliance and technology demands. → Read More