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CUNA Announces Anticipated Merger with NAFCU

The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), the nation’s two leading credit union associations, officially announced their intent to merge and form a new organization, America’s Credit Unions. 

The Board of Directors and Executive Committees of both CUNA and NAFCU voted unanimously in May to merge the two organizations. The merger will be subject to approval from the members of CUNA and NAFCU during a 60-day voting period, which is planned to begin later this month. 

When the transaction closes, Jim Nussle, President and CEO of CUNA, will serve as the President and CEO of the new association should the merger take effect.

Register for Envision Iowa Think Tank #2

To address the needs of today and tomorrow, Iowa must have multiple avenues that allow innovation and change within both industry and community. Innovation encompasses developing new technologies, processes and research, but also rethinking how collaborative public-private partnerships can play a role in furthering Iowa’s capacity in key industries.

In this virtual think-tank discussion on August 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., industry and community leaders will share what they are seeing and how Iowa can be a leader in inviting opportunity.

Learn more and register here. ICUL is a sponsor of this community-advancing event.

Iowa Credit Union Convention Registration Closes September 1

Join us September 13-15 in Coralville for the 2023 Iowa Credit Union Convention, Iowa's largest credit union education and networking event. Registration for convention will close on September 1.

This premier event offers more than 25 educational sessions with leading industry speakers from around the nation, a trade show packed full of vendors and networking opportunities, the HACK for CUPAC golf event, ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser and so much more.

Subscribe to Coopera's Newsletter

Are you looking for multicultural marketing insights for your credit union? The Coopera newsletter is what you want to sign up for. This monthly email shares insights from the Coopera team as well as articles-worth-reading when considering your credit union's membership strategy. Subscribe here.

Coopera is a strategic partner of ICUL, working closely with credit unions across the U.S. to assess their needs and create growth strategies designed to increase multicultural membership, revenue growth and loan volume. 

Legal Tip: Converting a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

If your member can no longer afford the Chapter 13 plan payments, the member may be able to convert to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Once converted, the member will be able to discharge unsecured debts and surrender or reaffirm secured debts. The credit union will receive the 341 meeting of creditors notice, and from there the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case continues as normal.



Questions? Contact Barker, Hodgson & Miller, P.C. (BHM). 

ICUL member credit unions have access to a variety of legal services and resources made available through ICUL's strategic partnership with BHM.

Industry News & Events

Industry News

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• Midwest Community Credit Union merged with Siouxland Federal Credit Union, effective July 31.
• N.G.P.L. Employees Credit Union merged with Midland Credit Union, effective August 1.
• CUNA and NAFCU Announce Intent to Merge to Form "America's Credit Unions"
• Telco Triad CCU Awarded Juntos Avanzamos Designation
• Forbes Ranks Dupaco a Top Small Employer in America

Upcoming ICUL Events

• August 15 - Exploring Why™ Workshop (Part Two)
• August 31 - CUPAC Summer Social (Quad Cities)
• September 13-15 - Iowa Credit Union Convention
• September 13 - ViClarity Q3 Townhall Meeting
• September 27 - Lending School
• October 12 - Human Resources Roundtable
• October 17 - Collections & Bankruptcy Workshop
• November 1-2 - IRA Workshops
• November 8 - CEO & Executive Roundtable

View the full ICUL event calendar here.