The League – Fostering Financial Wellbeing for All

0028 Conflicts of Interest

This release applies to all credit unions, state and federal. It describes the rules limiting officers, directors, or even employee’s activities where there is a conflict of interest.

Contents:

  • What is a conflict of interest?
  • Bylaws 
  • Oath of office
  • Code of conduct 
  • NCUA examiner’s guide – conflicts of interest
  • Indemnification limitations for Wisconsin credit unions
  • Conflict of interest transaction not necessarily voidable
  • Management official interlocks – prohibitions
  • Consumer harm from production incentives
  • Criminal offenses
  • FCU credit union service organizations (CUSOs)
  • FCU ownership of fixed assets – prohibited transactions
  • FCU investment activities – conflicts of interest
  • FCU incidental powers
  • Insurance commissions
  • Prohibited member business loans
  • FCU member business loans – prohibited activities
  • Loans and lines of credit to officials – non-preferential treatment
  • Non-preferential loan treatment for officials
  • Loans to members – prohibited commissions, fees, or other compensation
  • Reg. Z loan originator compensation