The Federal Reserve (Fed) met late last month to discuss debit interchange fees and routing under Regulation II. During that meeting, the Fed issued a request for comment to dramatically reduce debit interchange fees for [...]
My friend and colleague April Clobes, President and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, has a background in marketing. She’s creative, driven and tenacious. Most of all, she’s a darn good listener. Listening [...]
For many, the holidays can be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. Unfortunately for most businesses, it can also be the most fraudulent time of the year. Why is that, when so many are [...]
CUNA and NAFCU suggested principles the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should operate under and made other recommendations on the CFPB's structure, rulemaking, and more in a letter sent to the House Financial Services Committee [...]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) last week published its final rule to amend several provisions in the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework (ERCF) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). NAFCU provided [...]
For credit union executives, effective strategic planning is crucial to establish a clear path for future growth and long-term success. However, the success of any strategic plan depends on the active involvement and engagement of [...]
Credit unions often provide a diverse range of loans to cater to the unique needs of their members. However, by strategically utilizing specific loan types, credit unions can experience accelerated growth. Therefore, if you want [...]
Most people think of vacations as exclusively summertime activities, but if you’ve ever taken a vacation in the winter months you know how much fun it can be. Some people like taking winter vacations [...]
As the year draws to a close, credit unions have a prime opportunity to assess their digital marketing strategies and make necessary adjustments for the upcoming year. Let’s explore three essential digital marketing tasks [...]
There’s nothing quite like a Thanksgiving feast. The turkey, the potatoes, the stuffing, the cranberry sauce, the sides – your mouth waters just thinking about it! But your bank and credit union marketing is a [...]
Turbulent times loom as crises crescendo at home and abroad. Yet turbulence can catalyze positive change, too, when harnessed effectively. Brett King — renowned futurist, co-founder of Moven, and author of breakout books like “Bank 4.[...]
The realm of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) has expanded, offering a robust mechanism to present electronic bills and facilitate digital payments. This evolution caters to the changing preferences of consumers. However, with these [...]
Have you ever wondered how the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) makes a difference in your communities? The first thing that may come to mind is CUAid. And you’d be right! The Foundation [...]
Living the life of a speaker and consultant means I’m often on the road for a week or more at a time, sometimes traveling from one city to another for back-to-back engagements. Not that [...]
CUNA, NAFCU, and other financial services organizations requested the Federal Reserve extend the deadline for its interchange proposal by at least 90 days in a letter sent Wednesday. The Fed proposed the changes at an [...]
