In its July meeting, the NCUA Board voted to issue among other things, a proposed Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS 19-01) on exceptions to employment restrictions under Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit [...]
The calculation is not a complex one: credit union growth is imperative for long term survival. Retain your current members while at the same time adding new ones. While marketing budgets often focus on the [...]
Most people are familiar with Redbox. The crimson kiosks have become synonymous with convenient movie rentals. In 2011, Redbox officially began renting games nationwide. Should you decide to rent a game, it will cost you $[...]
For years we’ve been talking about loans, loans, and more loans. Thanks to carefully crafted products, promotions and incentives, we’ve gotten pretty good at encouraging our members to borrow with us. Now, some [...]
Another successful World Credit Union Conference (WOCCU) has come to a close. What a fantastic experience, interacting with attendees from 61 countries around the world. Alison and I learned a lot and have a lot [...]
CUNA, along with the Ohio Credit Union League, attended Thursday’s arguments before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati. The cases are Brintley v. Aeroquip [...]
Mastercard Wednesday announced its majority purchase of a Denmark company that features an electronic-billing platform and clearing and instant-payment services. Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve also announced that it will move forward with its [...]
CFOs may not always be the most publicly visible executives compared with CEOs and other senior leaders, but in a rapidly changing world full of new challenges and risks, finance executives can be the stewards [...]
Monday’s announcement that the Federal Reserve plans to enter the real-time payments business created as much controversy as the wonky world of back-office processing can muster. FedNow, a “round-the-clock, real-time payment and settlement service,” [...]
The $1 billion Credit Union 1 in Anchorage, Alaska confirmed Wednesday that it pulled the plug on its pilot program that provided financial services to four marijuana-related businesses. “In July, our program reached an important [...]
“Returning to the workforce is not without its challenges” says Anne Gadd Grandy, Senior UX Designer. “When I took time off early in my career to raise my children, potential employers felt I wasn’t [...]
Our family dog, Charlie, is a delightful Cock-a-Poo – the offspring of the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel. These are two of the most intelligent dog breeds. Charlie is hypoallergenic, easygoing, affectionate, and will melt your [...]
Sometimes, best-laid plans go awry and a member needs emergency funds now. Not tomorrow. Not when business hours resume. Now. When that’s the case, the appeal of payday lenders — which tout convenience and immediate [...]
Mobile fraud from mobile devices has rapidly evolved over the past several years. From this small, handheld device, your customers can request a ride, book a babysitter, conduct a video conference, apply for a loan [...]
Social media network users reached 2.77 billion in 2019 and are projected to hit 3.1 billion in 2021, according to Statista. No financial institution — regional, national or global — can afford to ignore the [...]
