The latest from John Pettit

- by David Baumann, CU Times

Bankers call for credit unions to be added to CRA

Federal policymakers should require credit unions to follow the same Community Reinvestment Act standards as banks follow, the American Bankers Association has told the Office of the Comptroller of the ...

- by Penne VanderBush, FI GROW

3 things marketers need to know about budgeting

As the marketing discipline continues to evolve, your Credit Union or Community Bank’s approach to budgeting for marketing initiatives should too. It’s more important than ever that marketers ...

- by Karen Bankston, CUES Skybox

The easy way for good business banking

To lay the groundwork for expanding its business services, Elevations Credit Union asked existing business members what they wanted most from their financial institution. Their top priority was making banking ...

- by Colleen Cormier, On The Mark Strategies

Why consumers don’t trust financial institutions

My spouse and I are considering refinancing our home to see if we can lower our monthly payment before interest rates rise. I made the mistake of filling out an ...

- by CO-OP InsightVault

5 fraud trends to watch during the holidays

Holiday 2018 spending could reach $1 trillion, according to PWC research. While retailers and financial providers look at the number and see dollar signs, unfortunately so do fraudsters. Last year, ...

- by CUNA News

Compliance: CECL implementation delay made official by FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has officially issued an update to its current expected credit losses (CECL) standard, delaying implementation for credit unions for fiscal years beginning after December ...

- by NAFCU Newsroom

NAFCU defends CUs, hits bankers back with truth about CRA

Urging Congress not to listen to the misinformation being spread by bank lobbyists regarding the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger reiterated Friday why this law ...

- by Brandi Stankovic, CU Management

Embracing authenticity as an emerging leader

To inspire and stand out, women must step up as authentic leaders and champions of diversity. They need to overcome obstacles and bounce back when they’re knocked down. It’...