Credit union marketers and communications professionals can now register for the New York Credit Union Association’s annual Marketing Conference on Nov. 8 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Schenectady – NYCUA

 In a recent letter to NCUA, Association President/CEO William J. Mellin said New York’s credit unions were generally in favor of the agency’s proposal to provide credit unions with greater flexibility in offering Payday Alternative Loans – The Point

 Paul Gentile, president/CEO of the Cooperative Credit Union Association, will be leaving the organization to take on the role of president/CEO at Merck Employees FCU in Rahway, New Jersey – The Point

 An overwhelming majority of American ecommerce and financial services companies consider identity verification a top priority but don’t believe they do it well or have all the tools for success – CU Times

 The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed update Monday to amend the transition requirements and scope of the current expected credit losses, or CECL, standard – Accounting Today

 The housing market remains strong, although ongoing inventory shortages and rising rates may be contributing to a slowing of new housing starts – CUToday

 Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner submitted petitions to the state Board of Elections so she can run as an independent candidate for governor on the Serve America Movement line – Times Union

 Wells Fargo fired agriculture commissioner candidate Nikki Fried as a client because her campaign received donations from “lobbyists from the medical marijuana industry,” according to copies of emails her campaign made public – Forbes

 New York credit unions would be well-advised to start thinking of their record retention and data destruction policies – New York’s State of Mind