Compliance: Q and A’s mortgages, SAR errors and more
In addition to CUNA’s compliance resources such as CompBlog, eGuides and other materials, CUNA’s compliance staff fields questions from members on a regular basis. See below for some of the…
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ADA webcast, other resources available on NAFCU’s website
NAFCU has myriad resources available online that can help credit unions better understand and manage recent issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its provisions on website…
Facility Solutions: Your annual branch network checkup
Headquarters facilities and branches represent a large capital investment and require significant operating costs. While strategic plans guide the use of these assets, the facility manager is responsible for ensuring…
‘A vein of optimism’
The evolution of the workforce and society over the next decade provides a “vein of optimism” for credit unions, says Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer, citing his organization’s findings.…
Top 3 reasons to attend a consumer & residential mortgage lending training
As you look over your options for lending training in 2018, you should explore opportunities with a variety of topics to choose from. One training event for you to learn…
THINK 18: Where digital speed meets strategic excellence
Where are you in the Race to Excellence? THINK 18 – the industry’s most talked-about convergence of fintech thinkers, industry innovators and credit union leaders – kicks off May 7…
Former CU employee suspected of embezzlement, robbing CU & three banks
A former employee of the $2.9 billion Travis Credit Union, and embezzlement suspect, is also an FBI suspect for robbing a credit union and three other banks about a month…
Employers given Feb. 15 deadline to update tax tables
Hello folks, This morning I’ve decided that the most important thing I can tell you about isa change to the tax table.Take some coffee; here goes. Moving at the speed…
Banned crutch words for 2018
Every bank or credit union has its own unique way of handling internal communications. How well you communicate with staff has far-reaching implications, including your culture and brand. However, there…
Alexa, how fast will voice recognition impact credit unions?
One of the coolest new technologies to hit the marketplace is voice recognition software. The popularity of voice-activated digital assistants, such as Amazon's Alexa, have hit a new high as…
New movement in mobile wallets
Another year, another round of wallet wars. In addition to a few new entries in the wallet space, we introduce the Visa wallet card and unpack the latest data on…
One thing our employees most want (and need)
A Harvard Business Review survey of more than 400,000 people across the U.S. found that when employees believe promotions were managed appropriately, they are more than twice as likely to…
CUNA sets free, members-only ADA webinar for Jan. 18
Registration is now open for a CUNA members-only webinar featuring updates from CUNA and CUNA Mutual staff on litigation threats related to website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Berger: NAFCU fighting for CUs targeted by ADA lawsuits
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger, in a message to association members yesterday, provided an update on NAFCU's efforts thus far to put an end to meritless lawsuits filed under…
CFO Focus: Should you be serving political subdivisions?
Credit unions have been at the heart of local communities for more than 100 years. Originally, they grew due to their focus on serving specific member groups or communities through…
Nominations open for CUNA CFO Council Awards
CUNA CFO Council is now accepting nominations for its 2018 awards, to be presented at the CUNA CFO Council Conference, May 20-23, in Austin, Texas. The awards honor outstanding credit…
Tinker FCU helps bust car loan fraud scheme
Oklahoma’s largest credit union helped police bust an auto loan fraud scheme that involved 22 people. Employees responsible for due diligence on loan applications at the $3.7 billion Tinker Federal…
2018: The ‘Year of AI and Machine Learning’ for financial marketers
The people who have selected your organization as their primary financial institution, or are considering doing so, see more offers and content in a day than ever before. They see…
Two-thirds of managers are afraid of this…
A recent Havard Business Review article highlighted a scary survey result. Two-thirds of managers are afraid to have conversations with employees. Here are the results from HBR. If this affects…
The top reasons for selecting a new core provider
Last week we published the articleTop Features Credit Unions Look for in Core Providers, where we discussed what credit union executives found to be the most important features they are…
Kick your company communication into overdrive: Part 1
Communication—especially in the workplace is critical to a healthy work environment. Whether you’re in management or not, effective communication among coworkers and employees can make or break your working relationships.…
4 ways to make 2018 a year of financial success
New year, new you? How about new year, a new financial situation? The start of a fresh new year provides the feeling of a clean slate and an exciting opportunity…
D.C. court agrees with CUNA’s position on CFPB leadership
TheU.S. District Court for the District of Columbiaruledin favor of CUNA’s position Wednesdaythat President Donald Trump has the authority to appoint a director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).…
NAFCU rep testifies on ways to strengthen SBA’s 7(a) loan program Wednesday
NAFCU witness Sonya McDonald, executive vice president and chief lending officer at Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, is slated to deliver the credit union perspective on how to strengthen the Small…