‘Rolling Rez’ brings banking to the people
At Lakota Federal Credit Union (LFCU), mobile banking has a much different meaning than what most people associate with their smart phones. Instead of an app, LFCU brings banking services ...
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Celebrating Lucy Ito: Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner, 2022
During February 2022’s Foundation Dinner, NASCUS President and CEO, Lucy Ito, will receive the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement. Ahead of the event, we take a ...
Why community development & why CDFI?
Many credit unions today are stretching to expand their community development and outreach programs. Credit unions are pursuing community development financial institution certification because of their desire to promote greater ...
DOJ and federal regulators sue banks for alleged redlining practices
Over the past several months, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal regulators have hit two national banks with complaints alleging fair lending violations. The banks are alleged to have ...
A cooperative spin on local marketing
Lots of credit unions offer emergency loans, but not many include power outages among the reasons a member might need quick, interest-free help. That’s the case at Community First ...
The basics of investing in municipal bonds
The municipal bond market is unlike any other fixed-income market in numerous ways. It’s a $4 trillion market with millions of individual bonds and credits that trade on an ...
44 earn designations at CUNA Marketing & Business Development Certification School
Forty-four credit union professionals earned designations signifying their expertise by successfully completing CUNA Marketing & Business Development Certification School, endorsed by CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, which took place virtually in ...
New reconciliation bill does not include NAFCU-opposed IRS reporting requirement
President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders on Thursday outlined a new reconciliation package framework and released draft bill text that backs away the NAFCU-opposed provision requiring financial institutions to report ...