Reinvention through merger
The most recent episode of the CUES Podcast, discusses a unique merger with the leaders of $488 million 4Front Credit Union, Traverse City, Mich. Many times credit unions merge because ...
The latest from John Pettit
Zelle plants the seed for a real-time payments future
A year after its launch, Zelle® is taking off and taking hold. It’s one of the most successful financial product launches I’ve seen in my career, and speaks ...
How to win the payments race – a PFI playbook
Being your members’ primary financial institution (PFI) is about serving them where they live their financial lives. As mobile and digital innovations continue to transform the consumer landscape, what members ...
What is inbound marketing for financial institutions anyway?
As Inbound marketers, we use blogs, social media, emails, great content and SEO to attract, convert, close and delight new customers. Many traditional sales and marketing staff members are skeptical ...
CU-backed candidates see wins in AL, CA, MS, and NJ
Credit union-supported candidates found success during Tuesday’s primaries across eight states, including several in notable and competitive races. Candidates are supported by state leagues, CUNA and the Credit Union ...
CFPB to reorganize CUAC, form new, smaller advisory groups
CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney announced a reorganization of the bureau’s councils and advisory boards – including the Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC). NAFCU has told Mulvaney of the value ...
PR Insight: Don’t lose out on the “lost” generation
When it comes to the topic of generations, there are waves of articles on millennials, focused on the differences between millennials and Baby Boomers, the pending generational wealth transfer and ...
Attacks on tax status misguided
In a letter delivered in April to Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) urges the Senate Finance Committee to evaluate the tax-exempt status for large credit unions. ...