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Why cooperation is effective

Why cooperation is effective

As an advocacy organization, NAFCU works on behalf of our members who have entrusted us with their voice in Washington, D.C. We are a single entity, but our actions represent and defend many – not [...]

AACUC and legacy

AACUC and legacy

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, legacy means anything handed down from, or as from an ancestor. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines legacy as something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor [...]

Credit unions are failing SMBs

Credit unions are failing SMBs

The 4,800 credit unions in the USA are missing out on an opportunity to better serve their small- to medium-sized business (SMB) members. With over 140 million Americans as members of credit unions, it [...]

Treasury announces Andrea Gacki as new FinCEN director

Treasury announces Andrea Gacki as new FinCEN director

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Thursday the appointment of Andrea Gacki as director of the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Gacki presently serves as the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets [...]

Fed nominees advance to full Senate

Fed nominees advance to full Senate

The Senate Banking Committee Wednesday advanced to the full chamber President Joe Biden’s three nominations to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Philip Jefferson is nominated for Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board [...]

How to get started with business banking

How to get started with business banking

Every day we speak with community banks and credit unions looking to determine whether business banking is a viable option for them. Many don’t know where to start, how to integrate new business tools [...]