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With millions of Americans feeling like they have been let down by their government, big banks and institutions across the board, NAFCU's Dan Berger called on credit unions to be…

“If you live long enough, you will see everything” is how one credit union executive reacted to the idea that banks should consider acquiring credit unions. Just a few years…

“Leadership is not a position or title, it is an action and example.” I recently posted that quote from Cory Booker on my Facebook page. The first two comments I…

Florida and Alabama credit union members of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions overwhelmingly voted in favor of merging with the Georgia Credit Union League during LSCU’s annual business meeting…

When hiring, we look for employees whose experience and skills will elevate our organization. And even outside the business world – like in sports – leaders are willing to spend…

Many credit unions are struggling to retain members and capture the wave of increased credit union membership the industry is experiencing despite paying out a record level of membership dividends,…

There’s no shortage of scams affecting consumers and financial institutions alike when it comes to credit card fraud. According to theFederal Trade Commission, scammers ripped off Americans to the tune…

Have you ever sat down at your desk and thought about your marketing strategies? Is your credit union still relying that someone will drive past, see your sign, and just…

A member walks into a branch. He or she tells everyone in the credit union — everyone who will pay attention, in any case — the service is no good…

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood announced Thursday he has appointed Johnny E. Davis, Jr. as Special Advisor to the Chairman for Cybersecurity. CUNA has called on NCUA to continue to recognize…

Yesterday, NAFCU wrote to applaud the House Ways and Means Committee for including a provision in the Economic Mobility Act of 2019 that would repeal the 21 percent excise tax…

As I prepared to immerse myself in a digital marketing certification program a few months ago, I came across this statement on the university’s website: “Digital marketing is really a…

When preparing for a possible active shooter situation, think ALICE, Mike Petrone, CUNA Mutual Group risk consultant, tells America’s Credit Union Conference attendees Tuesday at the Walt Disney World® Resort…

There is a lot of uncertainty – and even panic – behind the current inverted yield curve, because an inverted yield curve has preceded every recession over the past50 years…

The past several decades have brought dramatic change to the payments industry. The rise of the internet, the proliferation of mobile devices, and the explosion of mobile connectivity have transformed…

Privacy is an enduring concept highlighted in news of data breaches and how personal information is collected, shared and even sold. Most, if not all, credit unions have an obligation…

Last week, Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) from around the globe came together to make an incredible impact in their communities in celebration of the 4th annual DE Day of…

When I arrived in the United States in 1991 to study economics at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on a Fulbright Scholarship, the first question people inevitably asked me was,…

The payments landscape looks far different than it did even five years ago, and it will likely undergo even more rapid changes in the next five. The announcement by Facebook…

Putting credit union advocacy on the offense led to a successful 2018, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle said at America’s Credit Union Conference (ACUC) Tuesday, so how do credit unions stay…

NAFCU yesterday announced its 2019-2020 Board of Directors, on the opening day of its 52nd Annual Conference and Solutions Expoin New Orleans. "This is an exciting time for NAFCU and…

A seismic shift has occurred since life insurance became viable over two centuries ago. Not so much in its core purpose, protecting an individual’s assets and loved ones, but in…

Having a great product is no longer enough. Today’s consumers want to have an emotional connection with the companies they patronize, says Jeff James, vice president/general manager of Disney Institute.…

Facebook Inc. made a renewed push into payments this week, announcing plans for a cryptocurrency called Libra. It will be governed by the Libra Association, a group of companies that…