NCUA Revises Rules on Federal Credit Union Authority to Act as Trustee or Custodian of Pension Plans

Summary

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is updating its regulations to allow federal credit unions in certain U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, to offer trustee or custodian services for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

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