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Senators introduce NAFCU-sought bill to hold CDFI Fund accountable

Senators introduce NAFCU-sought bill to hold CDFI Fund accountable

A bipartisan group of senators have introduced NAFCU-sought legislation to require the Treasury Secretary or their designee to testify about Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund before both the House Financial Services Committee and the [...]

Advocacy keeps interchange bill out of Senate NDAA

Advocacy keeps interchange bill out of Senate NDAA

It’s been a week since Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., threatened to hold up the Senate FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an attempt to attach the big box interchange bill onto legislation that [...]

Senate passes NDAA free of NAFCU-opposed provisions

Senate passes NDAA free of NAFCU-opposed provisions

The Senate Thursday passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 86-11. The final bill did not include NAFCU-opposed provisions related to interchange or military base lease provisions. NAFCU’s [...]

What to look for in a credit union marketing agency

What to look for in a credit union marketing agency

Not every credit union has the resources for a full-time marketing staff. In fact, you may only have enough for a Marketing VP or Marketing Manager. But one person can’t produce the amount of [...]

Harmony of purpose in strategic execution

Harmony of purpose in strategic execution

In the fast-paced and ever-changing financial services landscape, the successful execution of a strategic plan is crucial to a credit union’s growth and sustainability. However, even the most well-crafted strategies can fall short of [...]

Advocacy doesn’t take a recess

Advocacy doesn’t take a recess

Congress just wrapped up the final – and jam packed – legislative session before heading back to their states and districts for the August recess. While Washington, D.C., may become a ghost town, NAFCU is full [...]

Tell your credit union story on #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day!

Tell your credit union story on #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day!

Our nation’s credit union cooperatives are more than experienced to say the least when it comes to bringing financial health and foundational wealth to local communities. Credit unions bring over 100 years of member-owned [...]