Compliance Watch

Question: An executor/administrator wants to set up an account for the estate of a deceased person. Who must qualify for membership…the deceased person, the executor/administrator, or both? Answer: The deceased person must qualify for membership; the executor/administrator of the estate is irrelevant in determining field of membership.

The Aug. 16 Oklahoma State Credit Union Board meeting has been cancelled.

As credit unions continue to grow and open branches with members in different states, it’s important to have a tool that provides summaries of state laws that impact credit unions.

The National Credit Union Administration is hosting a webinar on Aug. 24 to discuss Bank Secrecy Act trends and challenges and provide credit unions with valuable updates on BSA compliance.

The National Credit Union Administration has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union in Kansas City, Mo.

The National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in consultation with state bank and credit union regulators, are inviting public comment on a proposed policy statement for prudent commercial real estate (CRE) loan accommodations and workouts.

Question: We had a person come in asking for the funds in her deceased husband’s single-owner account. She is presenting an unprobated will that lists her as the person to receive his assets, but the account has a POD that is not the wife. Is the wife entitled to the money? Answer: You don’t know. A will is not valid until it is probated.

Are you prepared for workflow interruptions? From pandemics to power outages, RecoveryPro is here to help you prepare for the unexpected and keep your credit union running and your employees, members, and assets safe.

This year’s theme for International Credit Union Day is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union,” which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20.

In May 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) requested public comment on the application and reporting requirements for Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).