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At its December meeting, the Federal Communications Commission approved a Report and Order modifying its data protection rules.

The die appears to be cast for one of the most interesting spreads in memory. The only real question left is if FCRA lawsuits in December will tip the tally above the zero point to end in slim positive territory or not. Either way, it will be pretty close with the big three diverging in the most balanced pattern we can remember.

The merger of CUNA and NAFCU culminates next week with the official launch of America’s Credit Unions. This transformation is to provide the credit union industry a stronger and more responsive voice on the national stage.

Credit unions (CUs) have long been a reliable source for credit products such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. However, with the rise of non-bank and non-CU financial entities offering competitive deals, consumers are increasingly looking for better options.

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) emerged as a lifeline for small businesses grappling with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lenders navigated a landscape of regulations that Congress quickly drafted in response to the pandemic.