With primaries inKansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington on Tuesday, credit union-backed candidates won. Several key updates to note include: In Michigan, Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin won her primary against…
The credit unions and banks of today face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining consumers in a competitive market. Traditionally, bank and credit union marketing relied heavily on local partnerships…
Investors avoided trendy short-dated equity options and looked to longer-tenor contracts for protection during a meltdown in U.S. stock earlier this week, exposing the limitations of so-called 0DTE options in…
US stocks slid on Wednesday, failing to extendTuesday's reboundthat snapped a three-day losing streak for the major averages. Losses accelerated into the close as the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell…
According to80 percent of consumers, the positive experiences a brand offers are just as important as its products and services. So, if you’re not offering value to consumers beyond mere…
The last few years have provided a challenging landscape for prospective homeowners and those looking to refinance their mortgages. Many would-be borrowers have sat on the sidelines as elevated home…
In 2023, we identified four elements of good governance in ourState of Credit Union Governance Report: 1) board members fulfilling their roles and responsibilities; 2) engagement; 3) accountability and 4)…
With so many banks, fintechs, and credit unions vying to win consumers’ attention, 2024 will be a heavy year for digital ad competition. How can banking marketers alleviate that budget…
Themarket's responseto the weakJuly jobs reporthas fueled concerns the Federal Reservemade a mistake holding rates at a 23-year highat their most recent meeting. And now, talk in some corners of…
Last week, Democrats in the House and Senate introduced legislation aimed at protecting victims of fraud by requiring financial institutions to reimburse customers who send ill-advised electronic fund payments. Named…
One of the definitions of “technical debt” is the price that must eventually be paid when a company has sacrificed quality in producing computer code fast and expeditiously, only later…
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Transforming with the times, approaches to retirement planning are undergoing significant change. Newly designed 401(k) options now allow a more personalized approach to employee financial wellbeing. By overlaying access to…
Spiderwebs are a familiar sight to almost everyone (and maybe a terrifying sight to some). But no matter your thoughts about them, you can’t deny there’s a certain genius to…
Wall Street's main indexes rose in volatile trading on Tuesday, as investors looked for bargains after a rout in the previous session, while dovish rate commentary from Federal Reserve officials…
Community financial institutions working together for the benefit of the people they serve – including bank sales to credit unions – is something Congress should encourage, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO…
Credit unions have a rich history of supporting their membership and bettering their communities. For this reason, many credit unions have set up a foundation to further their ability to…
Chief marketing officers have gotten used to living — and working — through rapid change. From the emergence of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and Gemini, to President Joe Biden’sunprecedented…
Credit unions versus banks. An age-old topic of discussion. But which one is truly better? And who’s opinion really matters when it comes to this subject? As someone with experience…
Fear has set in on Wall Street, andstocks are having another miserable day. The Dow tumbled more than 1,000 points, and the broader market plunged 3% Monday. The Nasdaq, full…
You’ve likely seen the headlines: Major financial powerhouses like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America are reporting double-digit growth ininvestment banking revenue, underscoring a period of significant…
Many credit unions and banks will be taking a closer look at their vendors after an IT outage struck businesses around the world July 19. Some banks, includingJPMorgan Chase, experienced…
Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety logged its largest ever intraday jump on Monday, as U.S. stock futures tumbled on rising fears the United States could be tipping…
Members of both the House and Senate are back home in their districts for the August recess. As America’s Credit Unions remains focused on credit union industry priorities, state Leagues…