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CFPB issues policy statement on ‘abusive practices’

CFPB issues policy statement on ‘abusive practices’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Monday issued guidance to address “abusive conduct” in consumer financial markets. The policy statement will “assist consumer financial protection enforcers in identifying wrongdoing, and will help firms avoid committing [...]

Watch: NAFCU’s Mesack gives industry updates from March

Watch: NAFCU’s Mesack gives industry updates from March

The second half of March was dominated by conversations around the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. As NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger noted on Bloomberg TV, credit union deposits remain [...]

Universal lessons of marketing storytelling

Universal lessons of marketing storytelling

Credit unions often look to other credit unions for tips and tricks. The final day of the 2023 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference in Orlando gave attendees a look at how branding and [...]

How often do credit scores and reports update?

How often do credit scores and reports update?

If you’re working hard to better your credit health, like paying down credit card balances or loans, you may be wondering when these positive actions will show up on your reports. Truthfully, there is [...]

A month to highlight financial well-being

A month to highlight financial well-being

The start of April marks National Credit Union Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month, two great opportunities for credit unions to promote their Financial Well-being for All efforts. National Credit Union Youth Month is a [...]

Social networking risks: Connect with extreme caution

Social networking risks: Connect with extreme caution

Social networking continues to grow as professionals across industries seek to connect with others in their field. However, not all connections are beneficial – and merely connecting may unknowingly cause business risk or lead to information-gathering [...]

Unlock the power of financial education

Unlock the power of financial education

Publisher’s Note: CUInsight is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, April 12th titled, “Unlock the Power of Digital Financial Education”. We hope you’ll join us! Register here. Let’s face the facts: traditional financial [...]

NAFCU launches CDFI Working Group

NAFCU launches CDFI Working Group

NAFCU has launched a new working group for member credit unions focused on Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The group held its inaugural meeting Thursday to discuss recent updates, including the status of the CDFI [...]