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- Reminder: Register to Attend NCUA, CDFI Webinar
February 28, 2024The NCUA and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund will host a free webinar tomorrow to provide credit unions with information about the CDFI certification process.
- Fed to Host Town Hall on FedNow Fraud Risk Management
February 28, 2024The Federal Reserve will host a free 60-minute webinar with FedNow Service participants sharing how they planned and implemented fraud risk management strategies in advance of adopting the service. Federal Reserve leaders will also preview their new tech-centric developer resource, as well as upcoming engagement opportunities.
- Federal Government Shutdown Looms Again; League Asks CUs to Share Plans to Aid Affected Members
February 26, 2024As we move closer toward a potential partial shutdown of the federal government, your League is carefully monitoring the situation and engaging with lawmakers. We continue to make the point that a shutdown will harm credit union members, the regional economy, and credit unions themselves.
- Virginia Holding Presidential Primary March 5
February 26, 2024Virginia's 2024 presidential primary is March 5, with Republicans and Democrats across the Commonwealth picking the candidates they want to face off in the November general election.
- GAC Next Week: Details on League Events, Meetings Now Available
February 26, 2024Your League plans to host a number of “Hike The Hill” legislative visits and a Legislative Reception as part of our advocacy efforts at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). GAC attendees: You should have received an invite on Feb. 26 to download the GAC 2024 mobile app. You can download the app from your app store. Search for “GAC 2024.”
- League Plans Full Slate of Advocacy Events for GAC
February 23, 2024Your League plans to host a number of “Hike The Hill” legislative visits and a Legislative Reception as part of our advocacy efforts at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
- Revocation of Consent Rule Addresses Credit Union Concerns
February 20, 2024The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday approved its proposal on revocation of consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The rule approved Thursday reflects several changes requested by America’s Credit Unions—and its legacy organizations prior to the merger—during its engagement with the FCC on the subject.
- NCUA Call Report Update: Focus on Overdraft & NSF Fees; Penalties Resume
February 20, 2024If you’ve been following regulatory compliance developments over the past 18 months or so, then you’ve likely noticed that the regulatory agencies have increased their scrutiny of certain fees charged by credit unions. While numerous fees have been targeted, the agencies have focused the most attention on overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.
- League’s Reg Compliance Update Set for March 13
February 20, 2024Count on your League to help you manage today's complex regulatory compliance environment! We've scheduled the first of this year’s quarterly virtual updates for March 13. These virtual updates are designed to aid your team in building its compliance resources and boosting its regulatory expertise. Register now.
- League Offers Update on Key Legislative Issues at General Assembly's Halfway Point
February 16, 2024Feb. 13 was Crossover Day in the Virginia General Assembly. This marked the halfway point of the 2024 Session and is the deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber of origin to be considered by the other body. Here is a synopsis of this year’s major issues and where they currently stand.