The ongoing national conversation about race and social justice has increased calls for boards of directors that better reflect credit union membership. But any really change won't happen quickly.
The credit union regulator's unusual attempt to auction pricey items from a former chairman's office has revealed more about interoffice dynamics at the agency.
Some in the industry are beefing up online educational offerings and enlisting social media ambassadors on college campuses to help recruit younger consumers.
Todd Harper, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, said new assessments are likely needed because of an influx of deposits, but industry groups and other board members say the agency should wait to see if the reserve ratio recovers on its own.
The onset of COVID-19 forced the industry’s largest trade group to put its Open Your Eyes campaign on hold, but nearly a full year later it’s still struggling for industry buy-in.