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Today’s economy is not a forgiving place. With high inflation and interest rates, it can be challenging for members to manage even small expenses, let alone costly bills like auto…

Happy Wednesday! Here is a little fun fact to start your day… today is National Garden Meditation Day! Since it is still the middle of the work week, it may…

CUNA joined other financial services trade organizations Monday in making a second request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) extend the deadline for its proposed rule on credit card…

As part of the CFPB’s required review of the mortgage loan originator rules under Regulation Z, NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Counsel James Akinoffered support for the rulesas they stand and recommended…

Corporate social responsibilityis capturing greater focus across industries, especially as socially and environmentally conscious millennials and Gen Zers enter the workforce. “InDeloitte’s 2017 Volunteerism Survey, close to 70% of employees…

In recent weeks, we've seen deposits move from regional banks to colossal, too-big-to-fail institutions, as people grow increasingly concerned about their deposit safety. Is this the perfect opportunity for Credit…

Spring is here and Co-op’s SmartGrowth experts are eyeing some spending trends that are poised to blossom over the coming months. To help your credit union plan ahead and capitalize…

EBPP is a holistic approach to presenting electronic bills and accepting digital payments from consumers. The payment experience is a critical touchpoint, making it necessary to evolve along with consumer…

“The only thing standing between you and outrageous success is continuous progress.” —Dan Waldschmidt, business strategist Often during our marketing calls, a credit union leader will stress the importance of…

As we drive our daily routes, we tend to trust our memory and navigate purely on instinct and muscle memory. When a storm hits, however, tried and true routes are…

CUNA announced the appointment of Alex Catanese as its newest director of advocacy. Catanese will help manage the association’s relationships with Democrats on a variety of key advocacy issues in…

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barrreleased findingsfrom the Fed’s review of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) failure. In response to the insights, Barr said the Fed needs to strengthen…

Over the last decade, mobile banking platforms and convenient features like remote deposit capture have gradually moved the transactional aspects of credit unions away from physical branch facilities and into…

Credit Union Magazineannounced the 2023 Credit Union Hero of the Year: Amanda Merz, community impact manager at $4.6 billion assetSAFE Credit Unionin Folsom, Calif. Merz has deep ties to the…

We’ve established that I am areader. Previously I’ve shared books and other resources to celebrateBlack History MonthandWomen’s History Month. Reading helps me see how other people, both very much like…

Customers who believe their financial institution cares about their financial health are three times more likely to be “very satisfied,” three times more likely to recommend their primary financial institution,…

In recent weeks the NAFCU Compliance Team has heard from a handful of credit unions about a notice they’ve received from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) relating…

Regulators took possession ofFirst Republicon Monday, resulting in the third failure of an American bank since March, after a last-ditch effort to persuade rival lenders to keep the ailing bank…

CUNA has serious reservations about the conclusion of a Government Accountability Office study relating to the regulation of federal depository institutions, it wrote to the GAO. The study, “High-Risk Series…

TheSecure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would provide greater clarity and legal certainty at the federal level for financial institutions to provide services to marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) in…

The credit union philosophy is largely driven by the idea of “people helping people” with a focus on promoting the well-being of every member. However, when it comes to the…

Revisit the 2023 CUNA HR and Organizational Development Council Conference in the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap-up. What were credit union professionals talking about this week when they met…

Credit union CEOs joined CUNA and League leaders in Nashville this week for our National Credit Union Roundtable. All came ready to engage in meaningful dialogue on a variety of…

With record-breaking attendance, this year’s CU FinHealth™ Conference in Las Vegas created a lasting impact on attendees through powerful speakers and inspiring topics. More than 200 credit union professionals from…