Provided by Robin Larsen, DCUC Board of Directors Member and president/CEO, Cobalt CU ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) lending is important to credit union members, especially for those who might not have a Social Security Number but still want access to credit and financial services in the United States.
Provided by John McKechnie In politics, surprises are rarely good news. But now, as 2024 starts to take shape, unexpected developments on a couple of key issues show potential to help credit unions advance our agenda on Capitol Hill.
America’s Credit Unions held their first Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) as a merged entity. It was great to see many friends and industry colleagues who traveled across the globe to attend the conference. My thoughts were challenged and inspired by the many discussions this past week about the future of the credit union industry.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) concluded its Defense Matters 2024 morning advocacy session on Sunday, March 3, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. This year’s forum featured several discussions weighing heavily on advocacy and legislative topics specific to credit unions serving military and veteran communities.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) officially announced the George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship recipients during its 2024 Defense Matters on March 3, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.
Provided by Military Hearts Matter On Sunday, February 4, our Third Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honored two phenomenal women veterans who are heart survivors. This year’s honorees were Kelsey Danner, a Navy veteran and Tosombra “Tai” Kimes, an Army veteran. Through the generosity of our donors Mr. and Mrs. Travis Carter, Jennifer Hernandez Real Estate, Trish Alegre-Smith Photography, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mains and the sponsors, Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), GEICO Military, and Blue Shield Blue Cross FEP Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision. Following the wreath laying, we celebrated with a reception hosted by Military Hearts Matter at the Military Women's Memorial. Thank you to all those who attended this special event and to our donors that made it possible.
Provided by John McKechnie Last month I looked ahead at 2024 from a regulator’s perspective—what can defense credit unions expect from NCUA and CFPB? This month I am going to lay out (guess) what Capitol Hill is going to do on credit unions, and what that will mean for your credit union.
Relax. This isn’t another article on how close science fiction books and movies got things right 30 or 40 years ago. Although many things have changed for the better or worse (as predicted), we are still living in a world where the future has many possibilities. However, securing a successful future is often only made possible for those willing to act now. Windows of opportunity only exist for a moment—and then they are gone, maybe forever.
Provided by Jack Fallis, DCUC Board of Directors Chair and President, PNW & International Markets, Global CU 2024 holds great promise! Last year, defense credit unions expertly navigated through economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and cybersecurity threats. DCUC continues to stand firm with our members as we adapt to the changing credit union industry landscape.
Provided by John McKechnie
At the beginning of each year, it’s tempting to do a “predictions” column, where you make a lot of educated (and uneducated) guesses about the next 12 months. And as a DC observer you do this hoping that the reader won’t hold you accountable for your hits and misses next January. |