Good morning. If you’re reading this email, congratulations on making it through yesterday’s solar eclipse unscathed. Both the House and Senate will hold pro forma sessions today, with no items of note scheduled. Here is what’s happening on this Tuesday morning:
Leadership from the New York Credit Union Association met last week with NCUA Region 1 Director Larry Blankenberger to discuss the agency’s restructuring plans – The Point
CU Direct, a strategic partner of the Association, is hosting its annual Automotive Lending Summit Sept. 19-20 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut – The Point
The CFPB last week launched a web form that individuals should now use to submit questions regarding the bureau’s regulations – CFPB
CUNA Mutual Group’s chief economist, Steven Rick, says credit unions should enjoy the “good times” now, and start preparing for a mild recession in 2019 – CU Times
Cybercriminals use back-to-school time to target consumers, including credit union members, with fake and malicious content – CUToday
In a decision aimed at improving the country’s defenses, President Trump announced that the White House will elevate the U.S. Cyber Command to the status of Unified Combatant Command – PYMNTS
The Canadian federal regulator announced earlier this month that it would suspend its ban on credit unions using “banking” and other forms of the word – CU Journal
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released its Survey of Consumer Expectations Labor Market Survey, which focuses on individuals’ experiences and expectations in the labor market – Liberty Street Economics
The U.S. Justice Department has killed off “Operation Chokepoint,” the Obama-era program designed to clamp down on payday lenders and others – New York’s State of Mind