Compounding The Problem
February 12, 2015
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Albert Einstein hailed the power of compounding interest. But that power works both ways, as payday lenders well know.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
February 6, 2015
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Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
Are Credit Unions Too Squeamish To Watch Matz And McWatters Duke It Out?
February 5, 2015
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A new era of transparent debate and both sides of the story will be good for us all!
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions
January 20, 2015
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NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. The CUSO rule is another. Will there be more?
Rate Your Regulator
January 16, 2015
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How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions
January 14, 2015
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New Jersey de novo says it’s well capitalized but heavily restricted, and CEO has some suggestions for working together.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
January 13, 2015
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To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
January 12, 2015
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If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the agency works with credit unions.
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
January 12, 2015
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A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Lather, Rinse, And Repeat
January 8, 2015
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The beginning of 2015 looks much the same as 2014.
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
Are Credit Unions Too Squeamish To Watch Matz And McWatters Duke It Out?
A new era of transparent debate and both sides of the story will be good for us all!
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions
NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. ...
Rate Your Regulator
How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions
New Jersey de novo says it’s well capitalized but heavily restricted, and CEO has some suggestions for working together.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the ...
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Lather, Rinse, And Repeat
The beginning of 2015 looks much the same as 2014.
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Compounding The Problem