Brian Lauer

Preparing for Questions About CUSO Separateness

There are many reasons why a credit union would invest in a CUSO instead of providing the same services directly through the credit union. These reasons may be that the CUSO is a collaboration of several CUSOs to create economies of scale, that it would be too cost prohibitive to initiate the service from the […]

Compliance and Proposed Rules

Like most people, I am getting tired of the regulatory onslaught. But, we need to stay diligent. There are advantages to paying attention. First and foremost, you might be able to influence the regulator and reduce the adverse consequences of a new rule. The industry spends a lot of time and a lot of effort […]

It’s Ten O’Clock. Do You Know What Your CUSO is Doing?

Many have heard that the NCUA is setting its sights on CUSOs because CUSOs are playing a more important and influential role in the credit union industry. You may have read the transcript of Chairman Matzâ€™s testimony before the Senate, or you are experiencing it first hand with a zealous examiner shining his or her […]

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