Staying in one’s lane
The new year has opened with a number of reassessments of business priorities decided prior to the rise in rates. The era of free money is over. Also, TINA, is the belief that There Is [...]
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The CUPP | Episode 23: Women Leading with Grace: CEO Charlotte Nemec’s Trailblazing Journey
Join Charlotte Nemec, President and CEO of Canopy Credit Union in Spokane, Washington, and recent winner of NAFCU’s CEO of the Year award, for a discussion about women in leadership. Learn about some of [...]
CUNA, NAFCU provide updates on merger website
CUNA and NAFCU’s websites are updated with recent developments related to the proposed transformation to America’s Credit Unions. Now available are the 2022 financial statements for both organizations, a video of Jim Nussle’[...]
Senate Banking Committee passes cannabis banking bill
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the CUNA and League-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday with a 14-9 vote. The bill would provide a safe harbor for financial [...]
Four reasons why evaluating your tech stack should be on your 2024 strategic planning agenda
As we enter the strategic planning and budgeting season, evaluating your tech stack and contract pricing must be on your agenda. Modernizing your tech stack will ensure operational efficiencies, account holder satisfaction, and overall business [...]
Boost your leadership skills this fall: 5 strategies for success
In Autumn’s cloak of colors, like a pirate in disguise, It sneaks upon us, robbing focus from our eyes. We chart our course for New Year’s goals, so clear, But fall’s distractions [...]
Real-time payments: A must have for credit unions
In a financial world that demands rapid responses and seamless transactions, Real-Time Payments have become a necessity for credit unions looking to thrive and retain their members. In this episode, our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’[...]
4 easy ways to measure the impact of your financial education
It’s no secret that financial education is one of the most empowering resources you can provide to your community to promote their long-term well-being and success. But it can also be daunting to figure [...]
Debt trends: How to spot and address potential delinquencies
Years of experience in collections services has shown me the importance of being proactive about member debt. Addressing potential delinquencies before they can happen fosters more financially healthy members and increases their trust in your [...]
Where has all of the empathy gone?
Empathy is in my blood. It’s one of my core values, and I work hard to practice it – especially with people who seem to need it most. This past month, I had the pleasure [...]
Meet the 2023 Credit Union Rock Stars
The 2023 Credit Union Rock Stars are here. Announced Monday, Credit Union Magazine’s 11th-annual Rock Star class features 25 credit union innovative, creative credit union professionals. While holding varying roles, living all over the [...]
NAFCU warns lawmakers of potential reg overreach in cannabis banking bill
Ahead of tomorrow’s markup of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, NAFCU sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee highlighting some potential revisions to the bill to provide greater clarity [...]
“Fall” doesn’t have to describe bank or credit union staff morale
Fall is here! You can practically smell the pumpkin spice lattes, see the auburn leaves tumbling to the ground…and feel the tension of busy season heading toward you and your staff like a speeding [...]
Helping small business loans go global
The problem: small businesses need financing to grow. The solution: financial institutions should lend them money. Easy, right? Of course, it’s never that simple. Especially for financial institutions in developing countries, which often don’[...]
Good Governance: Oath of office versus code of conduct
I recently joined the board of my local retail cooperative and at the annual general meeting, I not only returned a signed copy of the director oath of office but also recited it in front [...]