Connecting with the target audience is critical for effective marketing. It’s vital because the way the target audience reacts can directly relate to business growth. One of the best ways to connect is by [...]
The recent spotlight on overdraft programs by legislators and the stir caused by a few large financial institutions announcing they are eliminating overdraft fees has some community banks and credit unions taking a pause to [...]
The last ten years have seen a tremendous amount of change in the credit union industry. Technological improvements, regulatory updates, and social changes have all been collective catalysts that have forced credit unions into intense [...]
With Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) announcement that he cannot support the budget reconciliation package – the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) and Senate’s decision last month to push any further work on it into [...]
The names each of us have matter a lot in how we present in the world. Some people get nicknames early in life that are used so much that their given names only crop up [...]
A closely-divided Congress and a midterm election combine for a great deal of uncertainty in 2022 in terms of legislative and regulatory activities, but there are a number of issues that credit union leaders should [...]
We are all aware of the great changes that have been occurring over the last couple of years. There have been many changes to our lifestyles, changes to our working environments, and it is true [...]
As 2022 quickly approaches, credit unions are in for a significant change to their examination protocols. Back at the beginning of this year, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ’s 2021 Supervisory Priorities revealed that “[...]
There is no doubt 2021 has offered up a heavy dose of uncertainty as the COVID pandemic continues to alter the way we work, live, and connect with others going into 2022. Let’s take [...]
Welcome to the first Compliance Blog post of 2022! At this time of year, many people adopt New Year’s resolutions – setting goals or accomplishments to work towards during the rest of this calendar year. [...]
Year three of reaching my reading goal, which is typically to read one book per month. I failed on that his year, kind of. With life opening back up, I took more time re-connecting with [...]
We have all learned over the last couple of years, many of you well before then, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Some credit unions are fortunate enough to have the [...]
Recently Ent Credit Union’s board of directors and senior leaders gathered for our annual strategic planning session. We were joined by the incomparable Mark Sievewright of Sievewright & Associates, the highly entertaining economist, Elliot [...]
Despite the uncertainty surrounding economic recovery, NAFCU and its award-winning staff have worked tirelessly to provide the credit union industry and its 127 million members with the best advocacy, compliance, and education tools. Here are [...]
Imagine you’re hitting the road to your credit union and a store or three, and in your pocket is just a set of keys and your smartphone. No wallet. No problem. It might not [...]
