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For many banks and credit unions, the most important question they have when deciding to open a new branch is “Where?” Every market is unique, and choosing the right location ...
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‘Advancing Communities’ launches to promote credit unions’ value
CUNA launched the Advancing Communities campaign Monday – an initiative designed to inform state policymakers and consumers about the economic and social impact that credit unions provide to communities across the ...
NAFCU again urges national data security standard after recent breaches
There were several reports last week of data breaches: Fintech company Robinhood announced that almost 2,000 market accounts were compromised, Dickey’s Barbecue had information of more than 3 ...
Lending Perspectives: Is your auto lending strategy ‘COVID-19 proof’?
Last month I shared with my readers several reasons why I believe that the COVID-19 recession is very much different than the Great Recession. Since the Great Recession is still ...
Paid pandemic sick leave faces unclear future
Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) at the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it’s unclear whether it will be extended. FFCRA provides paid sick ...
What’s in a name: AVP Of Optimization
Wes Girling has had an interesting year at State Employees Credit Union of Maryland($4.2B, Linthicum, MD). He joined SECU in 2016 and since January 2020 has been serving ...
Google throws digital advertising curveball at financial marketers
Is Google knocking the legs out from under its own success story just as the pandemic reemphasized the importance of digital marketing? Or is it radically changing its role in ...
Purposeful Talent Development: Your organization needs a growth mindset
As CUES wraps up its celebration of Talent Development Month this week, I encourage you to reflect on your desire to develop, both as an individual and as an organization. ...