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Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman's opening remarks from the February 27, 2025 Board Meeting.

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And now the Chairman's opening remarks.

NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman Board Meeting Opening Remarks

As Prepared for Delivery on February 27, 2025

This is my first board meeting as Chairman. It's truly an honor to serve as the thirteenth Chairman of the NCUA and advance priorities that promote growth, opportunity, and innovation within the credit union system. I want to thank the President for his trust in me, and I also want to thank Todd Harper for his service through some challenging times for NCUA and the credit union system.

Over the past few weeks there has been various announcements and Executive Orders affecting the federal workforce. Some of these directives may bring significant changes to the NCUA.

All of us at this table understand that change, and the uncertainty that accompanies it, can be challenging for a number of parties: the credit union system, other stakeholders, and most definitely NCUA employees. All of us at the NCUA, including the Board, are diligently assessing how these announcements may affect the NCUA, our operations, regulatory structures, and our workforce.

"All of us at this table understand that change, and the uncertainty that accompanies it, can be challenging for a number of parties: the credit union system, other stakeholders, and most definitely NCUA employees."

To the NCUA employees who may be watching: The work each of you does, day in and day out, keeps our credit union system thriving and credit union members safe. There's also loads of misinformation and rumor out there. I've spent some time recently reading forums on Reddit that touch on NCUA or federal employees. And there's some crazy stuff out there. People moving money out of banks and credit unions to buy Treasury bonds because they think deposit insurance is going away. And that's not one of the crazier ones.

Let's continue to stay focused on our mission, and we --- the Board --- will continue to support your work as we navigate any changes together. Thank you for your patience and your dedication to the NCUA.

One thing that struck me last week. Our executive director mentioned how much NCUA staff liked seeing an email about this year's fee schedule for credit unions. I was curious why a fairly routine, mundane topic would generate a positive reaction. But it was precisely because it was mundane that people reacted that way. A sign that the big picture hasn't changed, NCUA business continues.

I want to ask of my 1200 colleagues at NCUA to reach out to me anytime, by phone, Teams, email. While we on the Board don't have any more info on White House directives than anyone else, I'm happy to talk about problems and possible solutions. I'll tell you what I know and don't know.

And to the people who we work for, the 142 million Americans who pay into the Share Insurance Fund: Know that NCUA's mission is unchanged. There are 4500 credit unions to examine, and most importantly, a $22 billion Share Insurance Fund that is the true north for each of us on the Board. Our deposit insurance is