The Return Of The Prodigal Fund
The regulator blames the victim while selling out credit union members when they need their credit unions most.
The regulator blames the victim while selling out credit union members when they need their credit unions most.
Salad and scotch isn’t the real issue at the regulator. The real issue is how it liquidated taxi medallion lenders and borrowers to top up its own budget with TCCUSF recoveries.
The regulator’s war on concentration risk belies the reality that all credit unions have niches and concentrations, and it’s an excuse not to creatively seek workouts in the cooperative spirit.
At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory system. A radical overhaul is called for.
Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shiny coin of $736 million does little to disguise the regulator’s $21.7 billion error at the cost to America’s credit unions.
Enterprise-wide awareness at Heartland Credit Union helps the Illinois cooperative stay in step with regulatory rule-following.
The industry is safe, but it’s not sound. Today’s political climate is right for the regulator to take on a new role as the movement’s champion.
Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.

Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.

Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.

Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund