What can credit unions expect from mobile banking in 2022?
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 [...]
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New Year’s resolutions Part 1: FinCEN
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. [...]
5 books worth reading in 2022
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 [...]
The “I” in DEI
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 [...]
Change the world? Why, yes … yes we can!
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 [...]
NAFCU achieves industry wins in 2021
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 [...]
This credit union’s members can add their driver’s licenses to their mobile wallets
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 [...]
How to analyze and optimize your credit union’s 2022 growth strategy
As the financial world fully embraces the digital-first approach, credit unions are unique in that physical branches still act as an important component of the growth strategy. Whether it's seasoned credit union members valuing face-to-face [...]
How credit unions can work to identify and eliminate fraud risks
Credit unions (CUs) have been known historically for their member-first mentality and intimate face-to-face banking model. This business structure has worked in their favor, but it also has left some CUs less prepared for the [...]
Why strong visual branding and communication are vital in banking
Financial institutions compete for customers’ and employee’s’ attention alongside advertisers, news outlets, social media and digital search. The pandemic only amplified the need for effective communication because it quickly shifted the points of engagement [...]
CUInsight Weekly Minute with Linda Lafortune – December 30, 2021
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Director of Learning & Client Support Linda Lafortune with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: Top 10 marketing posts of 2021 by CUInsight.com Well, [...]
The 14 groups you absolutely must notify when you move
The most intimidating part of moving just might be notifying everyone that your address has changed. You’ll be telling your friends and family, obviously, as well as the post office, but who else do [...]
GAO: Lenders requiring appraisals when none are needed
Lenders are obtaining appraisals in real estate transactions even when they are not required, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report. In 2018 and 2019, lenders obtained appraisals for about 85% of the [...]
Top 10 CUInsight Community posts in 2021
Gratitude tends to be top-of-mind for me every December as I reflect on the year that was and dream about the year ahead. At CUInsight, we are especially grateful to be a part of the [...]
Predicting the NCUA’s 2022 supervisory priorities
The NCUA will soon be releasing their Supervisory Priorities for 2022. Based on past priorities, evolving NCUA guidance, and the current economic environment here is what we think will be most important to examiners in [...]