Four good reasons to automate month-end close
Did you know the ancient Greeks used automation for primitive clocks, robots and even computers? The word itself derives from Latin, meaning “acting of one’s own will.” In teaching ...
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Leaders in Lending | Ep. 80: Bringing consumer tech innovation to commercial
Innovations in fintech have helped expand consumer access to credit, but the same hasn’t been true for the commercial banking industry. Lending time for middle market businesses can take ...
NCUA should be ‘laser-focused’ on budget discipline
NCUA should be laser-focused on budgetary discipline, CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak told the agency Wednesday at its 2023-24 budget briefing. NCUA’s proposed combined 2023 staff draft ...
Freddie Mac announces underwriting innovation
Freddie Mac announced Monday a new underwriting innovation that aims to qualify more borrowers for a mortgage. The innovation will include a “review of a borrower’s bank account data ...
Leadership Matters: Are you more interested in the weather or the climate?
With the world becoming increasingly aware of the concept of climate change, it’s important to spend a few moments considering how this same principle of slow, continuous change applies ...
Why insurance may help you feel better
Just imagining a scenario in which you can’t pay your bills is stressful. Now imagine how stressful it would be if you really can’t pay a bill. One’...
Time’s ticking…don’t forget to succession plan!
Imagine your credit union or community bank as a ship…a ship with an amazing captain and first mate. These two are visionaries, and they’ve steered the ship so ...
The business of benefits: Compliance considerations for offering employee incentives
In this hyper-competitive talent market as of late, cash (salary) is not always king. A nice benefits package can be as much of a draw to a certain position or ...