There is no shortage of golf tournaments hosted by credit unions and foundations during the summer and I had the pleasure of playing in the 30th annual MECU Tournament. Sometimes a little guilt can come [...]
Take a moment to remember what we’ve been through in the last year, and what you’ve put into place in the last 18 months. We have all learned, adapted and embraced our new [...]
Two recently launched programs by the Small Business Administration (SBA) should ease the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness process, CUNA wrote to the House Small Business Committee Wednesday. Credit unions facilitated more than 200,000 [...]
The federal financial regulators, including the NCUA, this week issued interagency guidance related to supervisory practices for financial institutions that have been impacted by Hurricane Ida or the California wildfires. Through the statement, the agencies [...]
It wasn’t long ago that people would join the credit union closest to home because they wanted to keep their money local. While that sentiment hasn’t changed much, everything else about how we [...]
“Basel III is not a burden” is what Carolyn Rogers, Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, said in the ECB Supervision Newsletter recently. When I read this quote, my stomach churned, mainly, [...]
The Challenge Make an impact in a new market with a branch that enhances the wellbeing of HAPO Community Credit Union’s staff and members by designing and building with wellness in mind. Project Background [...]
As employees embrace a new, flexible way of working, cyber security concerns continue to rise across the globe. Since the start of COVID-19, the FBI reported a 300% increase in cyber crime. According to the [...]
Happy Wednesday, and first day of September! If you’re like me, September means changes are coming – from my wardrobe (goodbye swimsuit, hello sweaters!) to my meal prep (all the soup!), to the days getting [...]
With many stores already stocking their fall décor and winter holidays not far behind, it is – once again – time to gear up for the holiday shopping season. While the forecast for holiday spend is [...]
Since the onset of the digital revolution in the 1990s, FinTech has played an increasingly vital role in streamlining operations for financial institutions. From online bill pay to mobile banking apps and biometric security features, [...]
“That’s the best strategic planning event our credit union has ever been through.” I’m proud to hear that time and time again when I complete a strategic planning session with a new credit [...]
Lately, there has been much criticism about overdraft programs, stemming from the lack of transparency inherent in some program strategies. Much of the current disapproval expressed by critics in the political and consumer advocacy arenas [...]
Nonprofits exist to serve. Credit unions have a strong tradition of giving back, and supporting the nonprofits that serve their community. The classic picture of a giant check has become a mainstay in the credit [...]
As we head into the Labor Day Holiday, we must be reminded that it was created to honor the social and economic achievements of the American worker. Since established in 1894, it was intended to [...]
