Similar to a tree falling in a forest with no one around, is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy fully effective if it’s not communicated? What happens if a credit union has invested [...]
Congress is expected to vote this week on the debt ceiling deal reached over the weekend that would suspend the debt ceiling until Jan. 1, 2025. The House is expected to vote mid-week, followed by [...]
NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Counsel Dale Baker Tuesday offered the association’s support for the NCUA’s proposed rule to reform several of the agency’s field of membership requirements (FOM) and definitions, but made some [...]
Building and maintaining trust among the communities they serve is a core principle on which most credit unions have built their organizations. But trust is one of the most hard-earned attributes. Meaningful, personalized experiences are [...]
The editorial team of Credit Union Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 11th annual class of Credit Union Rock Stars. Credit Union Rock Stars are credit union professionals and volunteers who leverage their exceptional [...]
Not a day has gone by this year, it seems, without a new headline about OpenAI’s ChatGPT or its equivalents. The world has been enthralled by stories about the novel ways these new tools [...]
65% of people in Gen Z use voice notes for conversations. How does this impact credit unions wanting to reach this audience? Tune in to today’s episode when Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President [...]
On May 25th, the NCUA Board approved a NAFCU-sought proposed rule to amend NCUA’s regulation on charitable donation accounts (CDAs) to allow donations to 501(c)(19) veterans’ organizations. Currently, the rule only permits [...]
Following recent bank failures, there has been a shift in the nature of risks in the banking world — the federal government playing a significant role in stabilizing. These experiences have highlighted the dynamic nature of [...]
Most credit union employees are familiar with the cooperative principles, including Principle #6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives. Yet it seems this principle has yet to be fully realized within the credit union movement. That’s why [...]
Last month a delegation from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) joined more than 1,000 people attending Super Summit Sicredi, a conference for the women [...]
There are quite a few benefits of offering EBPP for a biller versus just having members mail checks or using online banking bill pay. Stuart Bain, Senior Vice President at Alacriti, was recently interviewed for [...]
As a leader in a credit union, you understand the importance of fostering a solid and cohesive team. Two vital elements that underpin successful teamwork are trust and psychological safety. An organization focused on developing [...]
Credit union lenders must be an active part of advocacy, CUNA Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel Elizabeth Sullivan told the American Credit Union Mortgage Association’s OnPoint podcast. She stressed the importance of credit [...]
The House and Senate were both scheduled to be in recess this week, but lawmakers are expected to return to Washington to vote on legislation to avert a debt ceiling crisis. An agreement between the [...]
