Published articles by J. Daniel Young

 

The following is a non-comprehensive list of published articles from various work endeavors.

SNL Financial – Reporter

While working at SNL Financial, I wrote articles concerning the banking industry, as well as a weekly wrap up of political issues influencing the financial sector. My beat also included Congressional hearings, industry conferences and a daily stock market overview.

Having worked in IT for almost two decades prior, I leveraged my understanding of technology to write articles on the EMV chip-embedded card technology – a much anticipated change to industry standard. Additionally, I penned articled about other technologies of concern to the financial industry – including cybersecurity and Bitcoin.

Financial institutions begin 1-year countdown to EMV compliance – Oct. 17, 2014

Full EMV compliance not expected for several years – Dec. 2, 2014

Cybersecurity is a geopolitical, financial problem, FBI rep tells Senate – Dec. 10, 2014

Cybersecurity is the new black – Oct. 1, 2014

As oil prices dropped, I spotted a concerning trend among analysts and bankers.

Dropping oil prices do not concern bankers — yet – Nov. 25, 2014

Canadian banks eye oil prices for remainder of ’15 – April 06, 2015

The fairly new Dodd-Frank Act had supporters and detractors that often clashed at the mere mention of the act’s name.

Dodd-Frank: Behind schedule and under scrutiny – July 21, 2014

Did the Dodd-Frank Act curtail America’s prosperity? – July 30, 2015

Constantly on the lookout for new angles, I often incorporated data into my articles, as well as trending topics for the financial space.

After ‘Armageddon,’ out-of-state buyers take balanced approach to Florida expansion – June 19, 2014

Conflicts between state, federal law causes headaches for bankers in marijuana-approved states – Nov. 17, 2014

Industry observer cautions on DC’s job market, as commercial loans grow faster than rest of US – Dec. 19, 2014

1- to 4-family residential construction loans continue to bump up in Q2 – September 18, 2014

The “Washington Wrap” was a collection of stories, including those from other news agencies, that highlighted the week’s news – some of which impacted the political landscape of the financial industry.

Washington Wrap: A challenge for Hensarling’s gavel – October 24, 2014

Washington Wrap: Political posturing arrives before new Congress – November 07, 2014

Credit Union Times – Washington Reporter

As the Washington Reporter at Credit Union Times, I wrote on issues impacting the credit union community. During this time, I interviewed some of the most influential people in the credit union space which provided me with some of my favorite articles to date. Among them was a three-part introspective on the passage of H.R. 1151, a bill that defined the modern day credit union. Additionally, I wrote much about the marijuana industry and its attempts to gain access to financial services.

The following three articles trace the origins and path to law of H.R. 1151.

How H.R. 1151 Conquered Capitol Hill – December 17, 2015

How H.R. 1151 Transformed Credit Union Grassroots Efforts – December 28, 2015

How H.R. 1151 Influences Credit Unions Today – January 11, 2016

The marijuana industry sought support for financial services, as indicated in the following articles.

Wall Street Banks on Pot – February 07, 2016

Additionally, I often spoke with industry leaders who impacted the credit union space in general or their local communities. These are a few of my favorites.

Credit Unions Feel Dollar’s Influence Decades Later – December 11, 2015

Outstanding Political Action: Redwood CU Shines Light in a Devastated Community – February 21, 2016

Departing NCUA Chairman Matz Reflects on Her Legacy – April 24, 2016

Senators Discuss Effects of Consumer Finance Regulation – April 05, 2016

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