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It’s a busy week for credit unions on Capitol Hill, as a witness will testify on data breaches on behalf of CUNA and three CUNA-supported bills are expected to be…

NAFCU updated its FAQ document for those credit unions with concerns about website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The latest document, which now includes the association's…

With Trump-appointed deregulators now in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the specter of new regulations governing overdraft practices and fees has been lifted, at least temporarily. CFPB is…

In credit unions’ early days, each production line in a factory might have its own credit union office, a volunteer treasurer often did the accounting by hand, and a credit…

The CFPB intends to scrub its existing rules to determine if they strictly follow the Dodd-Frank Act and go no further, the agency said in a new Strategic Plan issued…

When it comes to transactional features like checking balances and transferring funds, most banks and credit unions do a decent(if uninspiring) job with their mobile banking app. But these days…

The reason why I’m asking this question is because even as financial service businesses recognize the centrality that cybersecurity must play in their operations,a recent survey releasedby The Financial Services…

Have you ever felt a calling to help, but you weren’t entirely clear what form that help should take? It’s a puzzle many credit union leaders confront. That’s because the…

NAFCU has been hearing from members that examiners are conducting website reviews as part of recent examinations. A credit union's website can contain advertising content as well as impact other…

There is a big difference between leaders who are truly great and those who skate by or overly rely on their titles. Leaders who are great are easy to identify…

The Department of Defense’s December guidance on the Military Lending Act (MLA) has impacted several credit union services, and a recent CUNA CompBlog post examines its effect on indirect dealer…

The House and Senate are in session this week and NAFCU lobbyists continue to engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ensure the credit union industry's perspective is heard on…

In his work with credit unions developing strategic plans and identifying growth strategies, Scott Butterfield of Your Credit Union Partner, Seattle, has come across plenty of mission and vision statements.…

One of the best ways to fulfill your brand promise is to ask members how well you’re adhering to it, unconventional marketer Scott Stratten says. Often, you’ll discover a disconnect…

Life hacks. They pop up on your social media feed all the time. Hammer time? Use a clothespin to hold the nail. Crazy cords? Organize them with a repurposed paper…

The 2018 Identity Fraud Study released by San Francisco-based Javelin Strategy & Research, revealed identity fraud victims increased by 8% (rising to 16.7 million U.S. consumers) in the last year.…

Everyone is looking for something to complete them. Some are searching for the perfect partner. Some just want the perfect job or the perfect pet. And some people, somewhere out…

Nobody can be sure what will happen in banking in a volatile economic climate like this 2018 year. Investors are biting their nails waiting for a recession. Realtors debate whether…

As digital banking has matured, consumer behavior has shifted substantially. People now interact with their financial institutions through digital channels far more than through any other touchpoint. As the way…

No longer just a luxury, speed has quickly made the transition from being a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘need-to-have’ across all industries. The demand for instant gratification has made retailers rethink…

As the baby boomers are growing older, so grows the need to provide healthcare for this aging population.The number of US healthcare jobs recently surpassed those in manufacturing and retail…

The NCUA board will discuss the process of getting rebates to credit unions from the closure of the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization fund, according to the agenda released Thursday.…

Congress has reached a deal to fund the federal government for two years, ending a brief government shutdown. The previous funding measure expired at midnight Thursday; the president is expected…

When other financial institutions took a step back during the Great Recession of 2008, Redstone Federal Credit Union stepped up its commitment to grow its member ranks—and has posted average…