House members question management of CDFI program
A bipartisan group of 20 House members wants to know why the CDFI Certification process takes so long and additionally why the CDFI Fund is planning an overhaul of the process. In a letter to [...]
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The Adlumin difference
What you can’t see poses the greatest risk. Learn how Adlumin’s Managed Detection and Response Platform, plus extended risk management and security services, illuminates threats that would have otherwise gone unseen in the [...]
Misconceptions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and late fees
We’ve all heard the rumors. My personal favorite rumor (or lie…) is “active-duty servicemembers don’t have to pay for anything once they join.” That’s right. Once you join the military everything is [...]
The CUInsight Experience podcast: Tansley Stearns – Impossible things (#146)
Thank you for tuning in to episode 146 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Elan Credit Card. Elan partners with [...]
4 ways to help your credit union and members by recession-proofing your website
Interest rates, inflation and the markets are in chaos right now, which means your members are, too. And so are your employees. Consumers are concerned about their finances, and your employees are working feverishly to [...]
Global collaboration, inclusion and impact
Cooperation among international credit unions is important to the strength, sustainability and global impact of the credit union movement. A great example of this, and it is only one of many, is the relationship with [...]
Crypto is about to get a lot less cryptic
Recent news strongly indicates that the fintech and crypto space is about to have an increased level of oversight and regulatory burden. Although 2021 and 2022 have been busy years for the regulators regarding fintechs [...]
Interchange bill would harm consumer privacy, access to credit
The Credit Card Competition Act puts credit union service to its members and communities in jeopardy, wrote Dade County Federal Credit Union President/CEO George Joseph in The Floridian Friday. Joseph, whose credit union serves [...]
NCUA Board briefed on cybersecurity and CLF
The NCUA Board met Thursday to receive two briefings, one on cybersecurity and another on the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF). In addition, the board unanimously approved the NCUA Risk Appetite Statement, which outlines the variety [...]
Inside Marketing: 5 steps to creating a storytelling program in your organization
Storytelling is not a new concept. Everyone loves a good story, especially stories that educate, showcase real-life experiences and connect with our emotions. Storytelling is also an essential tactic for corporate communications teams, allowing us [...]
ICU Day project provides new homes
A group of Spokane, Wash.-area credit unions recognizes International Credit Union Day each year with a combined volunteer effort. The 2022 community project saw 19 credit unions partner with Habitat for Humanity-Spokane to build [...]
Celebrating credit unions around the world
Credit unions around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day and its theme—Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union—on Thursday. Leagues, credit unions and members flooded social media by sharing their stories, [...]
Approaching crypto with caution: With opportunity comes bad actors
As cryptocurrency continues to rise in popularity, so do the opportunities for scammers. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great opportunity to take stock of some of the current crypto scams. While most credit unions [...]
Edisto Federal Credit Union finds providing reliable service easier
Edisto Federal Credit Union had an issue. Their on-site ATM, across the street from the state college, had begun malfunctioning on a regular basis. The faulty machine was becoming an issue for members and the [...]
GOP seeks to subject CFPB to appropriations process following ruling
House Republicans say they have a solution to the conundrum caused Wednesday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit when it found that the CFPB was unconstitutionally funded. In fact, the [...]