NCUA has issued “interim guidance” for credit unions interested in serving the legalized hemp industry. The guidance will be updated as needed as necessary regulations are issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and others regarding the growth, processing, manufacture, and retail sale of hemp. The change in federal law results from the 2018 Farm Bill removing hemp from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (signed into law on December 20, 2018).

NASCUS  Legislative & Regulatory affairs staff summarized the alert and it can be found here.

 

NCUA issued the first Risk Alert of 2019 to remind credit unions of the risks related to Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud and steps that institutions should consider in order to mitigate the risk of falling prey to such scams.

NASCUS  Legislative & Regulatory affairs staff summarized the alert and it can be found here.