Commentary

Michael Ogden takes on Arkansas Bankers Assn. leader Lorrie Trogden's arguments over taxes, touchdowns, private jets and whether today's credit unions have abandoned their mission. Also, their last names are too similar to ignore!

This week's update follows three stories that just keep developing ... from the Jackson Area FCU fraud case to Safe Harbor's stock troubles and the continuing recovery from the TruStage cyberattack.

This week's update looks at a consequential NCUA court case, continued mortgage market pressure and an FDIC proposal that would formally count credit unions as competitors.

NCUA raises questions about a Honduras property and gift cards, while CU Times talks digital banking and continues its Luminaries finalist rollout.

This week's update looks at a closely watched mortgage discrimination case, rising rates, auto securitizations and the start of our Luminaries finalist profiles.

This week's update looks at measurable member outcomes, a 50-year-old NCUA controversy and what we're digging into next.