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Weekly News Summary - November 20, 2020

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Weekly News Summary

Here are some things that were in the news last week. Please share these articles with your Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors. If you missed previous editions of the weekly news, summaries of those can be viewed at our archive.  



Have a great week!

Mike Richards, CPA

 

 

Economic and Industry Issues

Knowledge is the key to effective corporate governance. Staying abreast of economic

and industry issues affecting your credit union will prepare you for those responsibilities.

The Credit Union Movement and Veterans Read More

Lending Perspectives: Tips For Making Your Auto Loan Approach COVID-19 Proof Read More

Lending in 2021 Read More

 

 

Regulatory and Accounting Issues

 

Regulatory and accounting issues are changing all the time. Staying abreast of those changes

is an important part of the corporate governance.

Interagency Proposed Rule Regarding Supervisory Guidance Read More

Actions needed now to head off deeper, longer crisis Read More

 

Fraud Awareness

As you will see from reviewing these articles, fraud can happen in any credit union. Staying vigilant is the key to preventing your credit union from being the next victim.

October 2020 – NCUA Issues Prohibition Notice Read More

Susanville Woman Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Related Offense  Read More

 

 

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