A credit card lending consultant suggested card issuers look to consumers with so-called near prime credit scores rather than trying to win the business of borrowers with the very highest credit scores.

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle announced the launch of StopTheDataBreaches.com, which consumers can use to call on Congress to hold retailers accountable for data breaches.

On Oct. 6, CUNA announced its involvement in three competitive congressional races.

The NCUA will host a series of free webinars through December for credit unions focused on building loan portfolios, product pricing and improving internal controls.

On Sept. 30, NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz announced she will offer a second comment period for the proposed risk-based capital rule, due to the significant structural changes currently being considered.

According to a report commissioned by the New York Federal Reserve in 2009, the Fed's culture for lax supervision was to blame for the financial crisis in 2008.

A proposed regulation from the Department of Defense that would broaden the types of loans covered by the Military Lending Act could affect credit union lending.

According to a credit card industry analyst and consultant, credit cards have returned to being financial institutions most profitable loan product.