CUNA andWinnow Solutions, LLCannounced a relationship to make subscriptions to Winnow's comprehensive state regulatory product available to CUNA members at a preferred rate. "We are excited about this relationship with…
Credit union strategic planning season is upon us, and now is the time to step back from all the noise, review the terrain and hear from your stakeholders about what’s…
Supplemental health insurance can protect your financial security. In 2021, health spending in the U.S. increased by 2.7 percent. Americans as a whole paid $4.3 trillion on health expenses, and…
If you’re a marathon runner, you’re constantly exploring ways to conserve your resources, increase your speed and maximize your results ahead of the next race. The same principles can be…
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” Juliet compares Romeo to a rose saying that if he were not…
Capturing your customers' attention with video and by leveraging artificial intelligence. Allied's own Charlie Peterson, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, joins the pod to discuss how Financial Institutions can…
Eight Republican senatorswrote to the CFPBFriday urging the bureau for a “nationwide stay of the effective date of its Section 1071 rule” after a U.S. District Court in Texasprovided relief…
Recent bank failures have cast an unfair light on smaller financial institutions. The shuttering of Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank, and Signature Bank in March 2023 left many account holders…
As a credit union leader, you value your members’ privacy and security. With nearly 78% of the population preferring to bank online vs. a brick-and-mortar branch, having a website that…
Between strategic planning, budgeting and accomplishing yearly projects…you might not have time to read the news. Still, industry news is vitally important. It contributes to your professional growth. It provides…
Saving money for just-in-case and when-your-time’s-up scenarios is smart. Life insurance and annuity products will help you and your loved ones with each. Here’s the lowdown on what you need…
If you’re struggling to keep up with your bills and loans, you have options. Depending on your loan, your lender may have a financial hardship plan available to make your…
The banking industry is in the very early days of exploring how generative AI models like ChatGPT can be applied to transform financial services. Many institutions are beginning to run…
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed 187,000 jobs were added in August, while gains in July and June were revised down 30,000 and 80,000, respectively. NAFCU Chief…
A recent IRS policy change has sent shockwaves through the gig economy and person-to-person payment platforms. As of 2023, apps like Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and PayPal must issue 1099-K…
We have an historic opportunity to reshape the future of credit union advocacy and representation as you consider voting in favor of the proposed merger of CUNA and NAFCU. For…
In an ever-evolving financial system, credit unions have long stood as beacons of accessibility and opportunity. And yet, across the world, 1.4 billion people wake up every day without access…
Voting is officially underway for the proposed merger of CUNA and NAFCU into America’s Credit Unions, and we encourage members of both organizations to cast your ballot before Nov. 1…
The NCUAissued three prohibition noticesin August, prohibiting the individuals previously associated with credit unions from any future participation in the affairs of a federally-insured depository institution. Violation of a prohibition…
The CUNA Lending Council announces the Next Level Executive Scholarship to allow rising credit union lending leaders the opportunity to attend the 2023CUNA Lending Council Conference, November 12-15, 2023, in…
The FedNow instant payments system creates opportunities for banks and credit unions of all sizes, facilitating new ways for them to generate revenue from both business and retail customers. But…
Recently, Alkami and Digital Credence co-hosted an online event,Digital Transformation Series: Driving Digital Engagementfeaturing expertise fromOn Tap Credit Union,United Heritage Credit Union,SRP Federal Credit Union, and industry consultancy,Digital Credence. During…
The year 2022 reemphasized the reason small-dollar lending has consistently delivered on member need over and over since the beginning of the credit union movement over 110 years ago. The…
Inpart oneof this series, we discussed the growing popularity of AI-generated content and where it lacks in terms of creativity and voice. While this AI work may seem like a…