NCUA Signals Lighter Exam Burden, Clearer Rules In 2026 Supervisory Priorities Webinar
By CU Today Staff —
WASHINGTON--The NCUA focused on its 2026 Supervisory Priorities with NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman kicking off the agency webinar Thursday.
Hauptman noted that the priorities are to help right-size regulations to support financial inclusion, especially by easing unnecessary burden on small credit unions.
America's Credit Unions noted that Hauptman pointed to the Deregulation Project as part of that effort and noted the priorities reflect the current risk environment and will adjust as conditions change.
NCUA staff provided information, updates, and more during the webinar. Highlights include:
NCUA staff also reiterated prior actions to eliminate the use of reputation risk in exams, remove risk ratings from materials, and pursue a “no regulation by enforcement” approach that emphasizes clear written rules rather than unwritten expectations.
Responding to a question on GENIUS Act and stablecoins, staff said the agency is developing evaluation standards and expectations for mitigating risks associated with stablecoin issuance and will provide more information closer to finalizing its proposed rule.
Originally reported by CU Today.