LEXINGTON, Ky.–The very first issue of the Credit Union Board Brief in 2026 has been sent to all of its board member subscribers.
Each month The Board Brief highlights a curated list of approximately one-dozen big picture news items, trends and developments that board members should be aware of.
The CU Board Brief has been designed to meet directors’ educational requirements by informing them of big picture issues taking place in credit unions and financial services and to provide potential discussion points in the board room, while not overwhelming readers with too much information.
“The CU Board Brief has been carefully tailored to members of board with an overview of broad issues they should be aware of, without getting into specific issues that are the purview of management,” said Frank J. Diekmann, Cooperator-in-Chief with the CU Daily. “Feedback from board members and CU leaders has been terrific for this easy-to-digest report. We are happy to be able to play such a role in keeping board members educated.”
January’s Reporting
For January, the reporting includes:
- FCUs to Pay 24.65% Lower Operating Fee to NCUA in 2026; Here’s Why
- Agency Rolls Out Proposed ‘Deregulations’ 2.0; Comments Being Sought
- NCUA Chairman Sees Mostly Good News; Has Concern Over Auto Loans
- Mortgage Rates Could Slip Below 6% in 2026, Spurring New Surge in Volume
- ‘Misplaced Confidence’: Report Sees Big Risk in Tech ‘Complacency’
- Rulemaking for Implementing Stablecoins at CUs Submitted to OMB
- Next Gen of Payments Could Leave ACH System Behind, Cautions CEO
- In Rare Move, Members of Penn. CU Reject Merger Into Illinois Credit Union
- GreenState CU Among First to Intro Policy on the Disappearing Penny
- New Tool Allows Renters to Build Credit Through Monthly Payments
- For Those Living Paycheck to Paycheck, A Surprise Finding from Research
The Board Brief also includes insights shared by Jeff Owen of Rochdale on why boards should integrate risk appetite into their strategic planning.
Developed in Conjunction With CU Volunteers
The monthly update was developed in conjunction with attendees at Rochdale’s Volunteer Leadership Institute and is based on their feedback.
Credit unions that want to ensure their boards continue to meet educational requirements and to develop the skills needed to oversee ongoing growth should contact Frank J. Diekmann at Frank@TheCUDaily to start a new subscription.
Costs & Information
The cost of the CU Board Brief is just $799 per year, and that’s for the entire board, not per person. Discounts are also available to credit unions that belong to a number of organizations.
For info or to receive a copy of the January issue, contact Frank J. Diekmann at [email protected].
