Compliance

The challenges in 2009 were numerous, but so were the accomplishments. I said often in 2009 that it was a most extraordinary year, one of the busiest I’d encountered in my 40 years in Washington. The challenges were numerous, but so were the accomplishments, leading us into... READ MORE

Executives say certain leadership behaviors have helped their companies through the recent economic crisis, such as inspiring others and defining expectations and rewards. They say those behaviors will also help their companies thrive in the future, according to a McKinsey Quarterly survey. Executives say their focus on these behaviors has... READ MORE

Consult these resources for assistance with Bank Secrecy Act compliance: 2010 CUNA BSA Conference CUNA’s Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Guide CUNA’s e-Guide to Federal Laws and Regulations FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Office of Foreign Assets Control SAR Activity Review: " By the Numbers " and " Trends,... READ MORE

By Valerie Moss Q What must a servicemember do to receive the 6% interest rate required by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act  (SCRA)?   A In order to apply for the 6% interest rate, the SCRA requires the servicemember to provide the credit union with a written notice and a... READ MORE

By Valerie Moss Q How can a credit union comply with Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act regulations?   A For payment systems (other than card systems), credit unions that are covered by the regulations must have written policies and procedures in place that demonstrate they are performing risk-based due diligence... READ MORE

Karen Saul New ADAAA provisions reinstate a broad scope of protections. In September 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to conform its regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), which became effective Jan. 1, 2009. The notice proposes changes to... READ MORE

Valerie Y. Moss CUNA opposes legislation that could adversely affect CUs’ overdraft programs. Many credit unions offer overdraft (“bounce”) protection or “courtesy pay” programs to help members resolve short-term financial problems. These programs, when members use them appropriately, serve as a valuable alternative to overdrawing their share accounts. They can... READ MORE

Tweeters Nearly Double One-fifth (19%) of Internet users now use Twitter or another service to post or view status updates, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. That’s up from 11% in December 2008 and April 2009. Three groups of Internet users are driving the growth of this... READ MORE

Daniel A. Mica How things get done in Washington—and who deserves the credit. This is a political story about how things get done in Washington—and who deserves the credit. It’s also a story about the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the leagues, and credit unions—and how the credit union movement’s... READ MORE

By Steve Gibbs Implementing and monitoring compliance programs can be a daunting task—a “500 pound gorilla,” if you will. Some of us have begun to recognize the “gorilla” and look it straight in the eye. However, as any trained animal handler will tell you, once you’ve looked a beast in... READ MORE

If you remember last summer, NCUA’s Office of Consumer Protection notified over 1000 federal credit unions across the country of their eligibility for low income designation.  NCUA’s initiative was in part due to President Obama’s relief and recovery package to help drought stricken states across the country.   Many of you accepted the designation; however, do [...]

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase only qualified mortgages as of January 10, 2014. For those of us that follow the secondary mortgage market and compliance regulations, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise.   The new CFPB rule allows for loans to be underwritten as either [...]

It’s here! Last week the CFPB issued the new final version of the remittance transfer rule. The final rule, which was originally supposed to be effective in February, has now been re-issued. The CFPB has given financial institutions additional time to comply with the rule so the new effective date is October 28, 2013. This [...]