Regulatory Advocacy
Advocacy Thought Leaders Already at the Table at MAXX
“Everything that moves good policy forward starts with this process.”
Advocacy Opportunities Abound at MAXX
From the mainstage to breakout sessions and roundtables, there’s something for the CU advocate in all of us at MAXX.
Seven GoWest CUs Receive CDRLF Awards
The NCUA’s expanded Community Development Revolving Loan Fund program released awards to credit unions across the nation — including seven […]
NCUA Board Meeting Highlights
An SIF update and a final rule on loan participation headlined the agenda
President Biden nominates Senate Banking Senior Counsel to NCUA Board of Directors
Tanya Otsuka would replace Rodney Hood on the Board, if confirmed.
GoWest’s Trull joins NCUA Webinar to discuss important credit union issues
On August 24, John Trull, GoWest’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs participated in a webinar sponsored by the National Credit […]
What’s your Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan? Tabletop Exercise offered for CUs
Credit unions have a unique opportunity to participate in a tabletop exercise testing their cyber resilience in a hosted scenario […]
CDFI Roundtable
44 Credit unions took a deep dive into the possibilities and opportunities CDFI certification provides.
GoWest’s Analysis of May, 2023 NCUA Board Meeting
The NCUA BOD met May 25th. The GoWest analysis is available for your review.
GoWest Shares Comprehensive Analysis of Deposit Insurance System Review
In regulatory agencies and in Congress, several deposit insurance reform options are on the table. Here’s our analysis.
Federal Update Addressing Variety of Topics, Including Ukraine Aid
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a $1.5 trillion spending bill to keep the federal government funded and address a variety of other issues including $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine and Eastern European countries.
Priority Legislation Clears Senate Committee Unanimously
House Bill 1165 took another major step forward Tuesday morning after receiving a unanimous 7-0 vote by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee.
NCUA Issues Guidance on ECIP 30-Year Maturity Date Utilization
In a statement from the letter NCUA outlines, “Low-income credit unions may receive 30-year subordinated debt investments from the ECIP.
NCUA Announces Distribution of $865 Million to Members of Failed Corporate Credit Unions
The $865.5 million will be distributed to the capital account holders of the former Members United, Southwest Corporate, and U.S. Central Corporate credit Unions.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Invalidating FHFA
In so doing, the Court reiterated a precedent set when they determined that the structure of the CFPB was unconstitutional.
NCUA June Board Meeting Preview with Unified Agenda
The NCUA released their June 24, 2021 board meeting agenda.
House Passed Multiple Bipartisan Financial Services Bills This Week
A total of 6 bills passed the chamber with bipartisan support, and they now must navigate the Senate.
House to Likely to Vote Next Week on SAFE Banking Act
It is likely that the House of Representative will bring the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996) to floor for a vote next Wednesday, April 21.
The Biden Administration Preps Executive Order on Climate & Finance
This has been a focus of key Northwest congressional delegation members like Chairman Wyden (D – OR) and Senator Merkley (D – OR) for many years.
Key Hearings on Credit Union Priorities in Congress This Week
This week there we a number of key hearings in both the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.