by Cory Fleming | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.15, Events
The election is a few weeks away, and its outcome will undoubtedly impact Ohio credit unions and the 3.1 million members they serve. The League partners with your credit union to promote and protect financial cooperatives through relentless advocacy. Thanks to the...
by Andrew Canan | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.15, Legislative
We all know what disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to life and business operations throughout 2020. This virtual reality we have acclimated to has also increased the opportunities for hackers to attack. As October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month,...
by Emily Leite | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.15, Legislative
As the U.S. House Financial Services Committee continues to work through pandemic-related legislation aimed at economic recovery, the League teamed up once more with the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) to ensure Ohio credit unions and banks can continue assisting impacted...
by Emily Leite | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.01, Legislative
What happens when nearly eighty credit union leaders from more than 30 Ohio credit unions hop onto a Zoom call with Congress? Ohio credit union priorities, like Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness, examination flexibility, and regulatory relief are further...
by Chris Noble | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.01, Regulatory
As credit unions continue to navigate uncertainty associated with the ongoing pandemic, the League is working tirelessly on your behalf to provide greater regulatory flexibility and transparency moving forward. That’s why we asked National Credit Union Administration...
by Emily Leite | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.10.01, Legislative
While credit unions continue to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the CUNA/League system, and other Ohio financial institution and housing trades,...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17, Events, Legislative
Hike the Hill may be virtual this year, but the opportunity to connect with national policymakers and share key issues impacting more than three million Ohio credit union members has never been more important. There’s still time to register, so whether you’re a hiking...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17, Legislative
While connecting face-to-face with decisionmakers in a mostly remote environment is challenging, Ohio League advocacy remains committed to pursuing state legislative initiatives so your credit union can better meet member needs. Here’s an update on the Movement...
by Emily Leite | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17
While your credit union focuses every day on serving the needs of more than three million members, the League dedicates nearly 1,000 hours every year to ensure everyone knows how Ohio’s financial cooperatives move people forward. One of the promotional tactics...
by Emily Leite | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the CUNA/League system and other Ohio financial institutions and housing trades...
by Chris Noble | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
Federal regulations can often prove confusing and difficult to comply with, even when regulated institutions do their best to remain compliant. That’s why the League recently advocated for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to better enable compliance...
by Cory Fleming | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Events, Legislative
Hike the Hill may be virtual, but the opportunity to connect with national policymakers and share key issues and concerns for the more than three million Ohio credit union members has never been more important. Join CUNA, the League, and your peers in connecting with...
by Chris Noble | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Events, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
As the regulatory environment continues to change at a rapid pace due to COVID-19, it has been increasingly difficult for credit unions to predict what regulators might expect from during future examinations. National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Regional...
by Emily Leite | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.20, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the League joined forces with the Ohio Bankers League, Ohio Mortgage Bankers...
by Cory Fleming | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.20, Legislative
Ohio credit unions have helped prevent a complete economic collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic by partnering with the Small Business Administration to administer the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). By facilitating more than 4,000 low-interest PPP loans for small...
by Chris Noble | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.20, Events, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
As the pandemic continues to impact the economy, your credit union might be wondering how COVID-19 might disrupt your next exam. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) recently updated its 2021 examination priorities, and the League is bringing the...
by Emily Leite | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Legislative
Just because it’s difficult to personally meet with congressional leaders doesn’t mean fierce credit union advocacy can take a break. With several recent League-coordinated virtual engagements, Ohio credit union leaders kept U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH),...
by Chris Noble | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
When corporate credit unions can operate effectively and efficiently, it builds greater confidence in the safety and soundness of the entire credit union system. That’s why the League argued for reasonable regulatory flexibility in response to a proposed National...
by Cory Fleming | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Events, Legislative
Like your credit union, the League has adapted its 2020 plans to move forward despite COVID-19 disruptions. That’s why we are excited to take Hike the Hill virtual on September 23. Join your colleagues and the League from the comfort of your office or home to advocate...
by Cory Fleming | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Events, Legislative
It’s important for public policy leaders to hear from you first-hand about how their decisions impact the communities you serve, so the League works to make that direct connection between member credit unions and build momentum for the Movement. This year we’re...
