Understanding stress and how it is holding your credit union back
How can we remove stress from our life so we can enjoy it more? I’ve often pondered that question for myself and my team, but after listening to the story of Alia Crum on [...]
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Why you must consider your credit union website during peak budgeting season
Your credit union is missing opportunities to make more loans, help more members and add new ones if your website is outdated and out of touch. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the need for better digital [...]
Benefits and practical application of treasury management services in a rising rate environment
Adding a new stream of business can be a daunting and arduous task, particularly when it comes to navigating around the risks and pitfalls associated with learning new guidelines, regulations and operating procedures previously unchartered. [...]
Yeah but, why Africa?
This past weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of two amazing people. It turned into a small family reunion of sorts, with people coming in from all over the country [...]
When to start succession planning? Now!
People ask all the time when the appropriate time is to start doing succession planning. They are generally asking “how many years before the individual retires should they start doing succession planning?” Well, people don’[...]
Registration open for 2023 CUNA GAC, Feb. 26 to March 2
Registration is open for the credit union industry’s premier advocacy event—the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). The in-person even returns to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., February 26 [...]
DoD banking study reveals servicemembers have ample financial services options
The Department of Defense (DoD), under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, has issued its Access to Financial Institutions on Military Installations report to the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services [...]
Better banking experiences require real-time data insights
To respond to the expectations of today’s consumer, financial marketers need to be able to acquire data insights at speed and scale. Armed with real-time and relevant insights, marketers will be better able to [...]
Marketing should begin and end with data
Most, if not all of our credit union processes start with data. However, what I most commonly see in the marketing world is this process: Using data to build contact lists and then reaching out [...]
Episode 8: A new era in cross-border faster payments
Of late, there has been a great deal of forward movement in cross-border faster payments. In April 2022, EBA Clearing, Swift, and The Clearing House announced their plan to launch a pilot service for immediate [...]
Reaching policymakers with credit union stories
Congress is in recess for the next several weeks, making this the perfect time to engage with policymakers back home. It’s not enough to just tell them about the good work we’re doing; [...]
3 Questions with Shield Compliance’s Jenna Meyer
CUInsight Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp is joined by Jenna Meyer, Director of Client Success at Shield Compliance for a quick interview with just 3 questions about cannabis banking... Three questions: (0:30) In the [...]
How to beat financial burnout
When most people talk about burnout, they’re usually referring to their jobs. However, burnout doesn’t just happen due to job-related stress. Financial burnout is also common. Let’s face it, managing finances takes [...]
How BCU is growing consumer lending in uncertain times
BCU, a $5.5B credit union outside of Chicago, noticed a growing consumer need for personal loans for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Combined with a significant dropoff in branch traffic during the pandemic, [...]
Defense Credit Union Council: Pentagon study is a victory for industry
A long-awaited Defense Department (DoD) report that concludes servicemembers do not lack access to banking services on military installations is being hailed as a victory for credit unions in their ongoing battle with banks over [...]