The latest from John Pettit

- by Nicki Gibbs, The Financial Brand

Why strong visual branding and communication are vital in banking

Financial institutions compete for customers’ and employee’s’ attention alongside advertisers, news outlets, social media and digital search. The pandemic only amplified the need for effective communication because it quickly ...

- by Chris Gottschalk, First Alliance Credit Union

The 14 groups you absolutely must notify when you move

The most intimidating part of moving just might be notifying everyone that your address has changed. You’ll be telling your friends and family, obviously, as well as the post ...

- by David Baumann, Washington CU Daily

GAO: Lenders requiring appraisals when none are needed

Lenders are obtaining appraisals in real estate transactions even when they are not required, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report. In 2018 and 2019, lenders obtained appraisals ...

NCUA
- by NAFCU Newsroom

NCUA issues letter to CUs, Reg Alert

The NCUA Tuesday issued a Letter to Credit Unions encouraging participation in the agency’s voluntary Credit Union Diversity Self Assessment and a Regulatory Alert to break down the CFPB’...

- by Richard H. Gamble, CU Management

Coveted member data

Credit union managers grappling with privacy are finding that it is at once a marketing issue, a compliance issue and a security issue. Privacy in Marketing Using vast amounts of ...