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www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/ NCUA has reopened the Succession Planning Rule for public comment.  In this episode JT Blau and I discuss the rule and its requirements.

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NCUA's Succession Planning Regulation to Change? With JT Blau

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/ Presidential Power and Independent Agency Autonomy: The 2025 NCUA Board Removal Case I. Legal and Constitutional Framework<ul><li>A Constitutional Showdown Begins</li><li>From "At Pleasure" to Independence: The 1978 Restructuring</li><li>The Humphrey's Executor Precedent: Protecting Independent Agencies</li><li>Unitary Executive vs. Congressional Design</li><li>The Narrowing Path of Agency Independence</li><li>Swan v. Clinton: The Precedent That Wasn't Quite</li><li>50 Years of Respect for Fixed Terms</li></ul> II. The NCUA's Specific Structure and Functions<ul><li>The Removed Regulators: Harper and Otsuka</li><li>The NCUA: A Core Financial Regulator</li><li>Executive Function or Independent Regulation?</li><li>The NCUSIF: Owned by Credit Unions, Not Government</li><li>The Central Liquidity Facility: A Link to Treasury</li><li>Operating Without a Quorum</li><li>Financial Stability at Stake</li></ul> III. Litigation Strategy and Broader Implications<ul><li>Six Legal Theories for Victory</li><li>David vs. Goliath: The Legal Team</li><li>The Long Road to the Supreme Court</li><li>Beyond NCUA: Implications for the Administrative State</li></ul>

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Conservatorship: When NCUA Removes the Board & What You Need to KnowEpisode Summary:In this special episode, hosts Mark Treichel, Steve Farrar, and Todd Miller dive into the high-stakes world of NCUA conservatorships—when the agency steps in to remove a credit union’s board and take control. Drawing from their extensive experience handling some of the largest conservatorships in NCUA history, they provide insider insights on:<ul><li>What conservatorship means and when it happens</li><li>The role of the NCUA as both regulator and conservator</li><li>Why NCUA often opts for conservatorship over cease-and-desist actions</li><li>The challenges of managing a conservatorship from both a regulator’s and a credit union’s perspective</li><li>Success stories and lessons learned from past conservatorships</li></ul>The hosts reflect on the intensity, challenges, and rewards of the conservatorship process, including the balance between protecting the NCUSIF (National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund) and serving credit union members. Whether you’re a credit union executive, regulator, or industry observer, this episode delivers valuable insights into one of the NCUA’s most powerful enforcement tools.Key Quotes:🗣️ “Conservatorships are an adrenaline ride. They can be a challenge, they can be fun, they can be scary—and they can be very effective when they're appropriate.” – Mark Treichel🗣️ “Most conservatorships come down to people problems—boards and executives that can’t or won’t fix the issues.” – Todd Miller🗣️ “NCUA has to strike a balance between protecting the insurance fund and doing what’s best for the credit union’s members.” – Steve FarrarResources & Links:🔹 Learn more about NCUA conservatorships and credit union exam solutions at <a href="https://www.marktreichel.com">MarkTreichel.com</a>🔹 Subscribe to With Flying Colors on your favorite podcast platform to stay up to date on credit union regulations and best practices.🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most extreme actions NCUA can take—hit play now!

Conservatorship:  When NCUA Removes the Board & What You Need to Know

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/ The NCUA’s boardroom has been rocked. Two board members fired. DOGE staff roaming the halls. Rumors of a regulatory consolidation swirl. In this must-hear episode, Mark Treichel is joined by former NCUA Board Member Jeff Bacino and former NCUA Congressional Affairs Director John McKechnie to unpack one of the most chaotic weeks in recent credit union regulatory history.From unprecedented dismissals to the looming question of NCUA’s independence, we cover:<ul><li>🔥 The removal of Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka: What happened, what’s legal, and what’s next</li><li>🛡️ What the DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) visit to NCUA signals</li><li>🧨 Are we headed for a consolidation of financial regulators?</li><li>🏛️ The forgotten Supreme Court case that may decide the future of independent agencies</li><li>📉 Why up to 20% of NCUA staff may exit — and what that means for credit union supervision</li><li>🧠 Institutional memory, directed reassignments, and the “brain drain” risk</li><li>💡 Predictions on new board nominations, and what credit unions should watch for next</li></ul>Whether you’re a credit union executive, examiner, or policy junkie, this is your front-row seat to the unfolding transformation at 1775 Duke Street.

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