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NCUA Issues 2026 Supervisory Priorities Letter To Credit Unions

By CU Today Staff —

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--NCUA on Wednesday released its 2026 Supervisory Priorities, reaffirming its commitment to a “no regulation by enforcement” approach while emphasizing safety and soundness across the credit union system.

The letter outlines NCUA’s priorities for the year and provides information to help credit unions prepare for examinations, the agency said, adding that this year it will continue to focus on risk-based supervision, tailoring the examination scope to the credit union’s unique risk profile.

Key Highlights of the 2026 Supervisory Priorities:

NCUA stated that Chairman Kyle Hauptman reiterates that these priorities reflect the agency’s goal of supporting a safe, sound, and resilient credit union system without imposing unnecessary regulatory burden.

For more details, credit unions can access the full letter and related resources on the agency’s website.

Originally reported by CU Today.