Amid shifting headlines and evolving news cycles, it’s easy for important stories to fade from view. While the flames may have receded from top stories on the mainland, the very real challenges confronting the [...]
In the current high-rate environment, credit unions continue to face liquidity challenges as they seek to grow their lending programs. The need to find ways to do more with less, especially on a typically lower-yield [...]
The financial industry has witnessed a transformation with embedded insurance. This new digital approach seamlessly integrates insurance coverage into various consumer touch points. Embedded insurance has emerged as a game-changer for loan payment insurance, offering [...]
CUNA wrote to Congressional leaders Monday calling for an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it lapses Oct. 1. Funds for NFIP--and for the federal government-- are set to expire Sept. 30. "[...]
In the beginning was the bank ATM. This through-the-wall ATM dispensed cash to any customer with a card, a PIN, and available funds. This basic ATM was the very essence of disruptive technology, facilitating the [...]
The digital wallet is a leading tool for payments in many ways, yet still lags at the point of sale. How quickly digital wallets make the shift to the mainstream will depend partly on how [...]
Today, hundreds of credit union advocates will gather in Washington, D.C., as NAFCU begins its 2023 Congressional Caucus. The conference features a fantastic lineup of influential administration officials, lawmakers, and regulators who will address [...]
Maintaining a high standard of service has never been more important for financial institutions, and contact centers play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, often being the first point of contact for members. However, the [...]
Thank you for tuning in to episode 65 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought [...]
Things are tough right now. The devastating wildfires in Maui. Communities left in ruins by Idalia and Franklin. Political tensions, at home and abroad. It’s at times like this that credit unions shine. Each [...]
When was the last time you completely lost track of time at work? When were you so immersed in the activity that you felt everything else just slip away? Which moments seem to produce your [...]
Total assets in federally insured credit unions increased $82 billion, or 3.8%, over the year ending in the second quarter of 2023, to $2.22 trillion, according to the latest financial performance data released [...]
A deal lawyer who specializes in credit union acquisitions of small, chartered banks said he sees activity picking up again after a pause during the regional-bank crisis earlier this year. Michael M. Bell, chair of [...]
The CFPB Thursday released a report highlighting the impact Apple and Google have on the mobile payment ecosystem. According to the report, “restrictions imposed by the dominant operating systems – Apple’s iOS operating system and [...]
What can make a bank branch feel creative and innovative in the digital age? Kevin Brouillette would argue it comes down to environmental graphics, which he considers to be the future of branch design. “The [...]
