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Kebede updates economic forecast, looks through end of 2021

Kebede updates economic forecast, looks through end of 2021

CUNA Senior Economist Dawit Kebede gives an update to the previous June forecast in this month's Economic Update video, as well as examines some key figures heading into the fourth quarter of 2021. His discussion [...]

Berger defends CU tax exempt status in new op-ed

Berger defends CU tax exempt status in new op-ed

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger Friday/today published an op-ed in CU Times defending the credit union tax exemption status against bank lobbyists calling for its elimination. Berger’s piece breaks down the findings [...]

Addressing insider threats

Addressing insider threats

As credit union executives, directors and board administrators adopt digital board management processes, cybersecurity risks associated with digital adoption leave them more vulnerable to cyberthreats. Board members play essential roles in organizations of all types, [...]

Is your lead management stuck in the past?

Is your lead management stuck in the past?

Financial institutions too often rely on antiquated lead management. Bring your system into the 21st century with this solution, and never lose another lead. It’s time for lead management to get a makeover.   Why? [...]

Side Effects™, Epilogue: 41 hours

Side Effects™, Epilogue: 41 hours

During a break in one of the interviews for Side Effects™, I overheard an exchange between two people on set whom I’ll refer to as Adam and Mark because of the sensitive nature of [...]

DOJ SCRA enforcement: Auto leases

DOJ SCRA enforcement: Auto leases

A few weeks ago, we blogged about enforcement actions involving storage service providers and student loans. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not backing down from its fight to protect servicemembers and has issued two [...]

How to warm up for strategic planning

How to warm up for strategic planning

Athletes warm up because it raises the temperature of their bodies and their muscles, readying them for high performance. The same is true when board members and executives are getting ready for a strategic planning [...]

Leagues, credit unions engage with policymakers during hill visits

Leagues, credit unions engage with policymakers during hill visits

Ten Leagues representing credit unions from 15 states have met with policymakers in-person and virtually over the past two weeks, part of credit unions’ fall advocacy efforts. In addition to members of Congress, many Leagues [...]

Senate confirms Chopra as CFPB Director

Senate confirms Chopra as CFPB Director

The Senate yesterday approved the nomination of Rohit Chopra as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); the nomination was cleared by a 50-48 vote. “NAFCU congratulates Rohit Chopra on his confirmation to serve [...]

Four big ideas about financial technology companies

Four big ideas about financial technology companies

Though no one can predict the future, some organizations certainly help to shape it. When it comes to financial services, financial technology companies are doing just that. With their actions today, they are influencing how [...]