Regulatory Advocacy
Feds Extend Comment Period on Proposal Reducing Interchange Fees
Amid input from credit unions and groups such as GoWest asking for an extension, the Federal Reserve has extended the deadline from Feb. 12 to May 12.
GoWest Analysis of NCUA Board Meeting
The meeting was the first of the year and the first for new Board member Tanya Otsuka.
A Deeper Dive into the CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
GoWest will provide robust advocacy to ensure the impacts on credit unions and ultimately their members, are clearly understood.
Calling all Advocates! Hit the Ground Running in 2024
We hope to see you at your state’s Day at the Capitol and at the GAC.
CU Movement Reaction to NCUA Board Changes
Tanya Otsuka joins the Board of Directors as Rodney Hood completes his service.
Breaking: Otsuka Confirmed to Serve on NCUA BOD
The confirmation came by voice vote, for a term expiring Aug. 2, 2029
GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application
GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.
Real Time Hike the Hill Updates: GoWest Testifies at NCUA Budget Hearing; Questions Proposed Increases
Members of the GoWest Fall Hike the Hill delegation accompanied John Trull to help deliver credit unions’ position encouraging sound budgetary stewardship.
Real-time Updates from Hike the Hill: Bill to Avert Shutdown Headed for Biden’s Desk
Legislation averting shutdown heads for President’s desk, roundtable with Senate Banking member Lummis, more Hill meetings, and NCUA testimony will headline Thursday.
GoWest Advocates are on the Hill at a Historic Time
As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, a team of CU advocates is on hand for the Fall Hike the Hill. Read more about their very productive schedule.
GoWest Analysis of FHFA’s Review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest was proactively providing input during the year-long review of the FHLBank System.
Breaking: Proposed Interchange Rule introduced by the Federal Reserve
Learn more in our analysis of the potential impact on credit unions.
NCUA October Board Meeting Analysis
As always, GoWest’s Regulatory Advocacy team provides a same-day analysis.
Supreme Court Expected to hear Interchange Case while Fed Looks at Possible Rate Rule
The Supreme Court is expected to hear a case filed by Corner Post a convenience store located in North Dakota […]
NCUA Board Nominee Tanya Otsuka Scheduled to Testify at Banking Committee Hearing
On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will hold confirmation hearings, including for the nomination […]
NCUA Board to Meet Thursday, Oct. 19
The Board is expected to issue two proposed rules covering the Simplification of Insurance Rules which is expected to cover […]
WATCH: Session Presenter & Iowa Regulator Averill Discusses Changing Regulatory Landscape from MAXX
Katie Averill, Superintendent of the Iowa Credit Union Division, joined the CU Broadcast Studio Lounge at MAXX. Averill was one of […]
WATCH: GoWest’s Jennifer Wagner Outlines Hyper-Local Advocacy from MAXX
While advocacy is job one and something credit union champions do every day of the year, advocacy season amps up […]
CFPB Appoints Vantage West CU’s Sharon Grieger to Credit Union Advisory Council
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of Sharon Grieger, Chief Risk Officer at Vantage West CU in […]
MAXX Attendees Receive Update from Regional Regulators
MAXX attendees were treated to a Regulator Dialogue breakout session. The panel of regulators were NancyRae Kjelgaard, Associate Regional Director, […]