Credit unions

Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of Loans and Leases

01/28/19

On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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Ripple's bank creep, LendUp's new CEO, regulatory competition: Top stories of the week

01/11/19

One bank's push to use Ripple's XRP in cross-border payments; LendUp spins off credit card business, names new CEO; a worrisome resurgence of rivalry among the banking agencies; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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'A textbook example of rent-seeking': Comments of the week

01/11/19

Readers weigh in on pushback by appraisers to a new regulatory proposal, consider credit card issuers' role in the gun debate, respond to recent credit union mergers and more.

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Banker concerns about credit union mergers are overblown

01/09/19

The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

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Why bank M&A may be in for a slow stretch

01/04/19

Slumping stock prices may force banks to press pause, but the need for low-cost deposits and scale could provide a spark later this year.

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Can core providers and small banks settle grievances in 2019?

12/28/18

Both sides acknowledge where expectations haven't been met, and are feeling the same market pressures to adapt faster.

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NCUA accelerates plan to give credit unions more access to capital

12/18/18

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

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When a credit union group buys a fintech that works with banks

12/11/18

CUNA Mutual, a service provider to credit unions, recently bought Mirador, which is heavily dependent on bank relationships. The challenge now is keeping those clients in the fold.

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CFPB catches flak from banks, credit unions on risks of AI

12/06/18

Executives urged the consumer bureau at a public meeting to keep a closer eye on artificial intelligence innovations developed by fintech firms that are subject to less regulation.

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CUNA Mutual buys fintech startup Mirador

12/05/18

Mirador's digital-lending platform lets banks and credit unions make decisions on loans within 24 hours.

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