ARTICLES
CUNA will keep up its advocacy as the interchange rule unfolds.
August 1, 2011
CUs that offer debit card programs dodged a cannonball with the new interchange rule the Federal Reserve adopted June 29.
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Interchange
Fed’s final debit interchange rule is much improved from the original proposal.
July 1, 2011
‘Tireless effort’ of CUs, leagues, and CUNA sent a clear message to the Fed.
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Study reveals small businesses and consumers still at risk.
June 1, 2011
Research shows small businesses and consumers subject to hair-trigger interest rates and unpredictable rate increases.
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The 2009 Credit CARD Act set out to curtail abusive industry practices. What was accomplished and will more reform be on the way?
May 27, 2011
The industry has seen significant improvements since the legislation went into effect. But card issuers are finding new ways to recoup lost revenue.
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Expect APR increases and lower delinquencies.
January 4, 2011
In 2011, credit card issuers will find new ways to manage risks, add new accounts, and increase revenue while cardholders continue to pay down their balances.
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The rule-making process has begun for hundreds of new laws in the massive financial reform act. How many will affect CUs?
October 1, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Act creates hundreds of new rules. How many will affect CUs?
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CUNA will continue to communicate CU concerns to the Fed.
August 19, 2010
While small issuers won't be covered by the Fed's rule on interchange fees, they'll still be affected by it.
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July 13, 2010
It would be a shame if legislation aimed at protecting consumers instead causes transaction fees and the end of free checking.
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