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02/11/2014
Is CFPB info collection a threat to data security?
CUNA News Now Headlines 2/11/2014 - Provided as a courtesy and valuable service of the Credit Union National Association
CUNA warns CFPB data collection could increase consumer exposure to ID theft
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data collection practices could increase the risk of identity theft and fraud for consumers, CUNA has warned. More
ACI's Pociask warns of peril in banks' call for CU taxation in Hill blog post
State lawmakers should not heed bank calls to eliminate the nonprofit status of credit unions, American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research President Steve Pociask said in a blog post published in The Hill this week. More
Mich. league to CFPB: Regulate retailers to protect consumer data
The Michigan Credit Union League has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urging the agency to begin regulating retailers in the wake of recent data breaches, including incidents at retail giants Target and Nieman-Marcus. More
CFPB restructure bill 'a step in right direction,' CUNA says
A bill that would change the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership structure and make some operational changes is a step in the right direction, CUNA said in a Monday letter to Congress. More
Scorecard: Wis. CU members saved $103M in '13, $1B since '07
Credit union members in Wisconsin saved more than $103 million in 2013 and $1 billion since 2007, according to the 2013-2014 Wisconsin Credit Union Scorecard, released Monday by the Wisconsin Credit Union League. More
Gov. declares 'CU Day' while R.I. CUs visit legislature
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee (I) declared last Friday Credit Union Day in the state. More
FASB excludes CUs from ' public business entity' definition
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued a final standard that defines the term "public business entity," and it excluded credit unions from that definition. That is notable for credit unions because the definition will be used by FASB and its Private Company Council to specify the scope of future accounting guidance. More
Fed Chair Yellen set for first report to Congress
This week, new Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will report on monetary policy and the state of the U.S. economy for the first time since taking on board leadership early this month. More
CUNA Resources
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- Feb. 12: Cyber Fraud: The New Financial Crime Wave
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Upcoming CUNA webinars and eSchools in February
Whether you are looking for a beginner course or want a comprehensive understanding on a specific topic, CUNA webinars, audio conferences and eSchools have what you need. Get updates on compliance, operations, lending topics and more!
- 10 - Drakes Monday Bootcamps - Guidance through Compliance Minefields webinar series
- 10 - Members Power of Attorney
- 11 - The Financial Statement Game - Getting a Bit More Sophisticated
- 11 - Auto Loan Pricing and the Impact of Credit Cycles
- 11 - Commercial Debt Collections
- 13 - Threats, Trends and Best Practices in Fighting CyberCrime
- 14 - NCUA’s Final Rule on Derivatives
- 18 - Rates, Risk and Return
- 18 - ACH Policies and Procedures webinar series
- 25 - The Financial Statement Game - Gaining a Deeper Understanding
- 26 - The Kool-Aid Factor – Know Your Competition and Beat Your Competition
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