People helping people. That’s the mantra of the credit union world, and credit unions channel that mantra into great acts of community service. But what if you’re missing those right in front of [...]
Having successfully launched an unprecedented and remarkably influential technology, its visionary creator composed a significant letter that intensified the ethical and existential dilemmas associated with his groundbreaking innovation. It’s reasonable to assume that I’[...]
Realizing financial literacy is an important part of wealth-building or even functioning in today’s world, but its fundamentals have failed to be passed along equally to all Americans. Achieving the American Dream – opportunities to [...]
Digital banking account holders increasingly expect the convenience of instant peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, which entail sending or receiving money from one of their accounts to another person or organization’s account. But most account-to-account (A2A) [...]
The NCUA’s recent Request for Information for climate-related financial risk has thrown the industry’s ESG efforts into sharp focus. And with the built environment being linked to 40% of global CO2 emissions, it’[...]
The speed of digital transformation has rapidly changed consumers’ behaviors and demands – and this evolution extends far beyond food delivery apps and entertainment streaming platforms. As technology advances, today’s consumers want and expect instant [...]
There’s a lot of speculation about what AI can and cannot do. Let’s face it––there’s a lot of outright fear and anxiety about AI, not just what it can do, but [...]
Credit unions have long been at the forefront of community empowerment and financial inclusion. In order to continue to effectively serve their communities, credit unions must extend their efforts beyond traditional practices, and actively engage [...]
Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.7% in April, compared to a 0.8% increase in March 2023, and a 1.7% increase in April 2022, according to CUNA’s latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates. [...]
Congress remains in recess this week and NAFCU continues to advocate on behalf of credit unions on top priorities, including interchange, the National Defense Authorization Act, credit union tax exemption, regulatory relief, and more. Last [...]
There are a few cultural facts about the workplace that can be considered universally true. First, labeling your food in a shared office fridge only sometimes stops that container of delicious Sunday night leftovers from [...]
Who doesn’t love a good surf and turf meal? Probably a lot of people, but we’re not here to talk about restaurant menus. As you may know, lobsters shed their shells many times [...]
When it comes to digital transformation, executives at many banks and credit unions understand what needs to be done, but far fewer understand how to get it done. That’s not just a challenge for [...]
After being robbed three times in two weeks as a teller, David Reiling took quite the interest in bank security. Now serving as the Chief Executive Officer, FinTech Leader, B Corp Advisor and Board Chair [...]
“Unprecedented”, a recurring theme since the pandemic hit over three years ago. Even though many of the financial crises our industry has seen recently tend to feel unprecedented, they are evidence of a cyclical economy. [...]
