Five must-read industry articles from 2022 (so far)
These days, your credit union or community bank can’t afford to fall behind. And reading industry news is a key ingredient to staying in the loop. Of course, that’...
The latest from John Pettit
What is blockchain?
If you’re confused about blockchain technology – what it is, how it works and why it’s important – you’re not alone. We are in the early adopter phase of ...
Three keys to successfully offering cryptocurrency products
Just a year ago, most credit unions and banks wanted little to do with cryptocurrency. A 2021 survey by Cornerstone Advisors found that 81% of community banks and 77% of ...
All-encompassing education powered by FinLit
The Zogo app was created to be an ever-evolving source of information, education, and opportunity. Lately, the team has been bringing a wide scope of new content to the app’...
CUNA files brief supporting credit union’s use of arbitration agreement
CUNA filed an amicus brief on behalf of Golden 1 Credit Union in a lawsuit, Burgardt v. The Golden 1 Credit Union. At issue is whether Golden 1 Credit Union ...
Retail sales see no change in September
Total retail sales saw no change in September following an increase of 0.4 percent in August. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long analyzed the report ...
Lending Perspectives: Future loan prospects
As I look at the competitive marketplace, I see some fundamental changes going on that can be a blessing and a curse to credit unions. I won’t mince words: ...
CFPB: Students being roped into CU/bank accounts marketed by colleges
Some colleges and universities are roping students into opening credit union or bank accounts that have unreasonable fees and penalties, the CFPB said, in a report released late last week. ...