Regulatory & Compliance

WASHINGTON -- Defying presidential veto threats, the House on Thursday approved two bills designed to provide relief for those individuals and communities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis.

ALBANY, N.Y. -- State and local governments should have the option to deposit their money in credit unions, lobbyists and credit union officials told lawmakers this week.

LAS VEGAS -- The regulatory landscape for CUSOs has been much more active as of late with third-party relationships coming under review.

WASHINGTON -- Saying they are already overburdened by compliance rules, credit unions and their trade associations told NCUA that they oppose new regulations regarding the merger of federal credit unions with other financial institutions.

WASHINGTON -- Credit unions and their congressional allies are trying to determine their next move after House leaders canceled last week's scheduled vote on the Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act, after an all-out lobbying campaign by the bankers.

WASHINGTON -- Lobbyists for credit unions have strong muscles that they regularly flex successfully during legislative battles, according to a leading political newspaper.