Last week, it was reported that recently confirmed Director Kraninger was going to halt efforts to rebrand the CFPB into the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) except for official…
As you prepare to set goals and resolutions for the new year, it is a good idea to take stock of your current skills and behaviors to see what areas…
Credit unions have one week left to save $300 off any 2019 conference and online training subscription with the code HOLIDAY. The code expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Jan. 4.…
Here are a few simple board refresh ideas the participants in last September’s CUES Director Development Seminar found actionable. Agendas If you are not using a consent agendato manage routine…
A Louisiana credit union, without any admission of liability, agreed to pay a former branch manager $110,000 to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
Credit unions are poised to go green in 2019 – and they don’t mean championing the environment. Marijuana will be legal in more than half of the states next year.…
An exhaustive list of threats to your credit union’s network would take quite a lot of time, energy, and text space. Fortunately, we’ve come up with a format that’s a…
In a few short days, we'll pass into a new year. As 2019 approaches, many of us will reflect on where we are today with a thought on how we…
In its annual report released last week, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) made several NAFCU-supported recommendations to ensure the U.S. financial system is prepared to handle risks and consumers…
The year in personal finance showed us everything from bad money choices to unexpected retirement expenses. Here are the top five personal finance posts from 2018... The 4 best months…
The courts deciding issues under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in 2018 did little to provide greater clarity on how callers can effectively avoid liability for telephone calls and text…
Once upon a time, Brent Rempe was a bit of a black sheep among the finance majors at Oklahoma State University. A lot of the other students in the business…
The CFPB does not have a system for prioritizing its work based on the financial risks consumers face—one of its main responsibilities– the Government Accountability Office said in a new…
Being active on social media is no longer a nice-to-have for financial services executives in today’s hyper-connected world – it is a necessity. Both customers and employees expect a more…
Sample generic mission statement of ABC financial institution: Our bank/credit unit exists to serve the needs of our customers/members by utilizing the latest and greatest in financial products and services.…
Season Greetings Compliance friends, I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! As work-related obligationstend to slow down around the holidays, I sometimes try to use this time effectively by catching…
CUNA and the Wisconsin Credit Union League filed an amicus brief Friday with the Wisconsin Supreme Courtsupporting a narrow interpretationof theWisconsin Consumer Act (WCA).Plaintiff’s attorneys in Wisconsinhavebeen targeting lenders, including…
A number of federal government offices remain closed today as Congress failed to pass a funding bill by midnight Friday. However, both chambers did pass a National Flood Insurance Program…
As we look ahead to 2019, let’s take one last look back at the best from 2018. Here’s a look at the top ten leadership posts from this year… Confessions…
Kendra Christensen will never forgetthe day when her father shared that he had cancer. Sitting in her parents’ dining room, she says that the conversation was a blur, but what…
A California housing developer said he did not intend to represent a credit union and its website as a functional financial institution after the state regulator slapped him with a…
This time of year offers up a special sort of chaos for many: lots of celebrating with friends and family, along with lots of spending in a short amount of…
How much do your members or customers love you? Enough to decorate their house with your logo? Hidden Valley – a salad dressing company credited with making ranch dressing a…
In order to grow and be successful, we must learn from the past. Reflection on past events, decisions, achievements and failures allows us to improve ourselves and move to where…