To pay or to be paid, that is the answer
Using a debit card to pay a merchant, in a store or online, is standardized and intuitive. But getting paid is neither. Receiving and depositing a check, getting the money “...
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Relationships matter; 4 attributes of great leaders
A great manager doesn’t automatically make someone a great leader. A leader must go one big step above managing to understanding and leveraging the power of relationships. “The best ...
Three steps to stay ahead in the competitive life insurance game
Our world is changing fast. Consumers have new purchasing expectations, and they demand simplicity at every turn. In fact, 64 percent say they’ll pay more for simpler experiences. To ...
CUs from 9 states ‘Hike the Hill’ to visit Congress, agencies
It was a busy week in Washington, D.C. for credit unions, as five credit union leagues representing nine states came in for Fall “Hike the Hill” visits to discuss ...
Data breach notification, BCFP guidance standardization bills advance
Two NAFCU-backed bills advanced out of the House Financial Services Committee Thursday: one that would require data breach notifications for all financial entities, and one to streamline the Bureau of ...
CFO Focus: Equal, opposing market forces steady rates
As we approach the end of the quarter three 2018, I can honestly say that I have never attempted a financial markets forecast with so many important economic, financial market ...
Collaboration power
In 2017, during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, $3 billion asset Credit Human Federal Credit Union in San Antonio needed to provide members with pre-approved, short-term emergency funds. It found ...
SAFE FCU raises $18,000 in just two days for Hurricane Florence victims
While no one can predict the extent of Hurricane Florence’s devastation, the credit union industry wasted no time to raise funds that will be needed to help disaster victims. ...