Credit unions are encouraged to join NAFCU's Government Affairs Team to connect with policy makers and industry leaders during the premier credit union lobbying event of the year. NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus, held in Washington [...]
Even when consumers give 10 out of 10 on satisfaction with their primary financial institution, McKinsey research has found that only 7% of them buy new products there. In the current era of digital banking, [...]
When I got my first job at a credit union, I thought I would be there a short time until I found something better. I was looking for a job that aligned with my values [...]
“These things gotta happen every five years or so, ten years. Helps to get rid of the bad blood. Been ten years since the last one.” - Pete Clemenza, “Capo” Corleone Family If one questioned [...]
The economy continues to show signs of recovery in the past month as travel and in-person event attendance have increased following the CDC’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. Consumer comfort levels, among several [...]
Last week the Spring 2021 regulatory agenda was published, showcasing the regulatory plans and priorities of various federal agencies. We previously blogged on entries from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This blog will focus [...]
While the pandemic caused many credit unions to hit the brakes on potential mergers, the recovery has been an impetus for others to begin researching their viability. Learn about what credit union leaders expect in [...]
Online Account Opening (OAO) has been increasingly important to banks as they transitioned to a more digital banking environment. Since Covid-19 has accelerated the move toward digital banking, effective OAO is now critical for a [...]
The events of 2020 probably caused more upheaval in the credit card industry than had been experienced in quite some time. The payments industry had to quickly adapt, and credit unions that were slow to [...]
The economy is finally starting to rebound a year after the recent pandemic. As detailed in the just-released Q1 2021 TransUnion Industry Insights Report, consumers are performing well one year since the pandemic began, and [...]
As CEO and co-founder of EmpowerFi™, I understand the common experiences you may encounter as you climb the corporate ladder and maneuver your way through your journey from credit union marketer to CEO. Learning to [...]
As so many of us did when the pandemic kept us in lockdown for months, my husband and I binged way too much TV. One of my family’s favorite shows, and I mean the [...]
The Federal Reserve announced Tuesday an extension of the comment deadline for its debit card routing requirements proposal. CUNA joined other organizations earlier this month calling on the Fed to extend the July 12 comment [...]
The NCUA Monday announced the dates for its second Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit, happening virtually Nov. 2-4. The summit brings together industry professionals and leaders who are committed to advancing DEI for a [...]
There’s no denying that board members are vital to any credit union. A robust and effective board of directors is key to a credit union’s success, ensuring it is consistently making strides toward [...]
