World events over the last two years have prompted credit unions to work harder than ever to support their members through difficult times. Innovation sped up, remote working and interactions became the norm, and credit [...]
There are a lot of acronyms in the world of marketing, and one that often gets tossed around is “SEO.” SEO stands for search engine optimization, and it’s one of those marketing terms that [...]
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings are popping up everywhere, from big banks to retailers to fintechs. While consumers enjoy the flexibility afforded by installment payment options, credit unions have an enormous opportunity to leverage [...]
Yes, we’re asking you to think about the new year in the middle of summer vacations and backyard BBQs. Why? Because your competition isn’t, and preparation is always what gets you ahead. Here [...]
As leaders, it can become easy to stick to a routine because it seems comfortable. But, have you ever thought about pressing the ‘reset’ button on your day-to-day life and setting some out-of-the-ordinary goals for [...]
For most organizations the time of return to office (RTO) has arrived, whether it’s fully in-person or a hybrid working arrangement. Yet while polls consistently show that most employees want to work at least [...]
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: Stop counting cars at the car wash: Use data to improve compliance outcomes [...]
Retirement. It’s the dream isn’t it? For some of you, it’s coming soon. For younger professionals, it can seem like a long way off (cause it is). So, what are you doing [...]
From rising inflation, rate hikes, and a slowdown in growth across U.S. financial institutions, all signs are pointing to a looming economic downturn. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence data, total deposits [...]
When was the last time you walked through the steps of opening an account at your credit union? What about the last time you tried to apply for a loan on your phone? We often [...]
These days it is hard to avoid trade articles or hear watercooler conversations about mergers and the shrinking pool of smaller credit unions. There is a growing consensus that small credit unions just can’t [...]
CUNA sent a letter to CDFI Fund Director Jodie Harris regarding reports concerning credit unions being awarded a CDFI designation only to be revoked until they cure perceived deficiencies. “Multiple credit unions have indicated they [...]
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Wednesday released minutes from its June meeting that revealed participants agreed that the economic outlook warranted moving to a restrictive stance of policy, and they recognized the possibility that [...]
As time goes on, financial institutions face more serious and potentially damaging threats from bad actors looking to compromise systems and steal valuable information. These threats can lie internally or externally and be domestic or [...]
Mary Ann Pusateri, CEO at Partnership Financial Credit Union in Morton Grove, Ill., is Credit Union Magazine’s 2022 Credit Union Hero of the Year, sponsored by Symitar. “Mary Ann Pusateri's career exemplifies how credit [...]
