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An untapped revenue opportunity for credit unions

An untapped revenue opportunity for credit unions

What is Treasury Management It’s time to demystify treasury management. As a credit union leader, it’s essential to understand how implementing a treasury management program will provide a new opportunity to bring value [...]

CFPB issues request for information on HMDA regulations

CFPB issues request for information on HMDA regulations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued Request for Information on the implementing regulations for the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). According to the CFPB, it plans to review recent changes and evaluate their [...]

Rep. Luetkemeyer introduces key bills on SBA direct lending, CFPB oversight

Rep. Luetkemeyer introduces key bills on SBA direct lending, CFPB oversight

In a strong wave of opposition to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) proposal to have explicit direct lending authority, House Small Business Committee and Consumer Protections and Financial institutions Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, [...]

Credit cards are surging thanks to Gen Z

Credit cards are surging thanks to Gen Z

The just-released Q3 2021 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) reveals the auto, mortgage and personal loan industries all showed renewed signs of strength, along with a resurgence in the credit card industry — largely due [...]

Year-end financial checklist: 9 personal finance tips for 2022

Year-end financial checklist: 9 personal finance tips for 2022

As the year wraps up, it’s natural to think about your goals — professionally, personally, and financially. It’s something that you and your household will want to assess and talk about openly and honestly. [...]

A history of CDFI certifications and awards

A history of CDFI certifications and awards

Introduction to CDFI Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification is a designation given by the CDFI Fund to special organizations that provide financial services to low-income communities and to people who lack access to financing. [...]

Building a better talent machine for the future

Building a better talent machine for the future

We’re experiencing upheaval and uncertainty in the employment arena. One of the most common issues we're hearing and talking about in strategic planning engagements is talent—more specifically, how to retain and engage the [...]

Rep. Butterfield announces retirement

Rep. Butterfield announces retirement

Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) announced Thursday he will not seek a tenth term in 2022. Butterfield has represented North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District since 2004 and has been supported by credit unions [...]