The world of finance is undergoing a seismic shift, driven in no small part by the emergence of crypto assets as an investment class. Against this backdrop, credit unions, typically considered amongst the most trusted [...]
Consumers Credit Union in Kalamazoo, Mich., partnered with the Grand Rapids Griffins and Van Andel Arena to sponsor the ConsumersCU Club Restaurant + Bar. The club, which opened Oct. 15, is located on the arena’s [...]
Real-time payments provide value because knowing exactly when a payment will be received cannot be overstated. This is especially true for those with tight cash flow when paying rent or bills. Minimizing financial anxiety is [...]
A challenge for any organization is dealing with single points of failure (SPOF). By its classic definition, a single point of failure refers to a part of the system with no back up. Or in [...]
Mark Treichel, former NCUA Executive Director and Examiner offers a detailed discussion of the NCUA’s examination process, priorities, modernizations, and recent guidance related to examinations. Plus, he covers what to expect from the agency’[...]
Cybersecurity must be a major part of an organization's business plan and strategy, no matter its size. It is one of the most critical areas of focus for financial institutions in particular. There are simple [...]
Banks can no longer afford to play it safe when it comes to their digital capabilities. “Safe” is now risky. That’s why, in this episode, Tony Hejna, EVP, Consumer Bank Chief Credit Officer at [...]
Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. What brings you great pleasure and happiness? That answer is different for each of us, and it likely will evolve over time. Where do we find [...]
Before I get into today’s blog topic, I want to take this opportunity to wish all of our members and blog readers a happy and healthy new year! I always get a little sappy [...]
Happy Holidays from CUInsight! It’s been another great year and it’s time again to take a look at the year’s best. Here are your top ten leadership posts from 2022! 5 books [...]
The biggest annual spending event of the year has come to a close. Fears of a recession led to an overall slower holiday shopping season than originally expected. While data is still coming in to [...]
Generating and growing revenue is a top priority for every business, even credit unions. While marketing and product engagement are the go-to strategies for increasing revenue, your brand is another extremely important but often-overlooked tool [...]
NAFCU sent members a Regulatory Alert last week outlining the NCUA’s proposed rule amending the agency’s loan participation and eligible obligation regulations. The proposal offers flexibility for federally-insured credit unions (FICUs) to engage [...]
Whenever we interview credit union directors or senior leadership and ask about strategic priorities, we hear them talk about some version of growth—asset growth, membership growth, loan growth, SEG expansion, and the list goes [...]
As 2022 ends, take a moment to look back at the 10 most popular Credit Union Magazine and CUNA News stories of the year: 10. C-suite succession: 5 steps to consider Create a leadership structure [...]
