Bankers identify 2020’s greatest strengths and challenges
When preparing for a new year, it’s always good to assess what went well and what didn’t in the previous 12 months. This exercise helps keep the triumphs ...
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TIP charters are tipping points towards growth
The NCUA’s TIP (Trade, Industry or Profession) charter offers credit unions the opportunity to serve a highly specific, narrowly defined group. Rules surrounding the charter are strict, stating this ...
Avoid miscommunication with these best practices
My organization is in the midst of our individual review process. I know the timing of reviews varies from company to company – some do it at the end of the ...
Critics of credit union-bank mergers have it all wrong
Since 2010, the total number of banks and credit unions in the United States has dropped by an astounding 31% to only 10,537 financial institutions left. Yet over the ...
Single taxi medallion loan sale not in best interest of CUs, members
NCUA selling its portfolio of taxi medallion loans is not an appropriate step at this time, CUNA and three League partners wrote to NCUA, as it may harm not only ...
NAFCU advocacy hits ground running in 2020
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and the association’s award-winning advocacy team have started 2020 strong, taking to Capitol Hill and reaching out to key administration officials – including President ...
On Compliance: Lessons for credit unions from the USAA-Wells Fargo RDC case
Does $300 million in damages get your attention? That’s the total damages assessed against Wells Fargo by two separate Texas juries in two separate actions brought by USAA. These ...
Play to your strengths
To succeed in the workplace, in relationships, and in life, focus on your strengths and manage around your weaknesses, advises author and consultant Marcus Buckingham. He’ll address the 2020 ...