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Episode Overview:

In this episode of With Flying Colors, Mark Treichel tackles two hot topics ahead of the upcoming NCUA Board meeting:

The Staff Buyout Program: With 145 FTEs already accepting voluntary separation packages—roughly 12% of NCUA's workforce—Mark explores the deeper implications. Could the agency be targeting a symbolic sub-1,000 FTE threshold? Poll results and inside intel help paint the picture.
The Wildfire Relief Briefing: Mark offers context for why the interagency appraisal relief rule—issued in January—is now being briefed to the NCUA Board in April.

Plus, a timely listener tip leads to a discussion of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant’s recent remarks about reshaping regulatory culture—calling for more transparency, better tailored supervision, and a possible redefinition of "safety and soundness."

📊 Topics Covered:

C. Northcote Parkinson’s quote on vacuums and rumors
Triangulating NCUA’s staff reduction targets
Poll insights: 90% of listeners prioritize the buyout news
Board dynamics and scripted briefings—what to listen for Thursday
Treasury’s evolving role in banking regulation under Bessant
Why defining “unsafe and unsound” could transform CU oversight

🗣️ Listener Tip of the Week: A sharp-eyed listener flagged Bessant’s speech, opening the door to a broader discussion on Main Street vs. Wall Street priorities and the future of regulatory supervision.

🎧 Listen to learn:

What NCUA might really be signaling with its buyout program
How upcoming briefings may reveal internal Board dynamics
Why new rhetoric from Treasury could matter for credit unions

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