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How NCUA’s Corporate Actions Affect the Three Pillars of Our System’s Financial Integrity and Soundness

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The credit union regulatory structure remains as unique today as it was when it was created. The system was shaped by law and design through continuous and thoughtful evolution from 1970 to 2002. Its three pillars have parallel components in the banking and thrift industries, but the credit union infrastructure is uniquely interwoven compared with those on the banking and thrift side. The pillars are:Read More


Is the NCUA Board Helping — or Hurting — Credit Unions’ Soundness?

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In his book The Age of Paradox, author Charles Handy wrote: Unbalanced self interest can only lead to an environment in which any victory will mean destroying those on who our survival will ultimately depend… The tragedy of the commons, it was labeled, when individual farmers maximized their own short-term use of the common land only to find, that when everyone did the same, the land deteriorated until all grazing failed.(page 89)Read More


NCUA News

Media Advisory - Matz Looks to Opportunities, Growth for Credit Unions

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February 22, 2010, Alexandria, Va. – Citing the continuing need for fairly-priced and accessible financial services during a troubled economy, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz today called on credit unions to expand and enhance service to the nation’s consumers.


CUs Have Mixed Expectations About This Year - Credit Union Times

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CUs Have Mixed Expectations About This YearCredit Union TimesA plurality of credit union leaders surveyed by NAFCU believe there will be a decrease in share growth yet an increase in income growth. ...