Three in four CMOs are fearing budget cuts in the coming year, according to a new report from Gartner. Rather than spending time worrying and complaining, a whopping 86% of those CMOs are being proactive [...]
I was talking with Ashley, a new hire, about how she liked her job. She confided that she wasn’t happy and was considering leaving. The reason? Her manager. Sadly, this wasn’t surprising. The [...]
DCUC, CUNA, and NAFCU sent a joint trades letter to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) expressing our support of the Senate Amendment 206 to the 2024 NDAA. This amendment would help to remove many current constraints [...]
The Federal Reserve’s July senior loan officer opinion survey (SLOOS) on bank lending practices examined changes in the standards and terms on demand for bank loans to businesses and households generally corresponding to the [...]
Having a comprehensive succession plan can help credit unions achieve their goals, mitigate leadership transition risk, maintain cultural continuity and instill confidence in the organization. Recognizing the many and significant benefits of succession planning, the [...]
MECU Credit Union and the MD|DC Credit Union Association recently held a roundtable discussion with Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., who represents Maryland's 7th congressional district. Following the meeting, Mfume took to social media to [...]
Mastercard (MA.N) has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most [...]
Did you know a website visitor using Edge, Microsoft’s browser, is eight times more likely to convert on a CD than someone on Firefox? Or, that Firefox visitors are 10 times more likely to [...]
While the feature set of a records management system can be robust, it’s not always easy to identify where and how to use the tools effectively. Below are a few use cases that highlight [...]
In a world where everything seems to be getting a digital makeover, credit unions are no exception. You, my compliance and risk management friends, have your work cut out for you. Gone are the days [...]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, credit unions face a constant challenge – how to balance digital convenience and new technologies with the traditional aspect of banking on which members have come to rely. Things like [...]
The technology that powers a credit union is rapidly changing. The industry has seen remarkable transformations over the past several years due to disruptions from the pandemic and changes in members' attitudes and behaviors. As [...]
With the resurgence of travel and consumers increasingly relying on credit to pursue their experiences, one might assume that brand loyalty would become more straightforward. However, even during times of inflation, consumers are still likely [...]
In the credit union world, many individuals understand the rudimentary aspects of compliance. However, being certified in compliance is a different ballgame. Why? Because "knowing" and "certified" are two different realms of understanding. In a [...]
It’s true, your brand is more than a logo. But a great logo is still important. Your logo is a visual representation of who you are. When consumers see it, they see the way [...]
