How to structure effective stretch assignments
As we look to bolster our organizations and teams, we recognize that we can't stick to the status quo. We've got to take advantage of new opportunities. We've got to develop new skills and pursue [...]
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CUInsight Minute with Courtney Scott – April 9, 2021
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Community & Marketing Coordinator Courtney Scott with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: Impact of changing consumer behavior on debit cards and P2P payments by [...]
Just say no to these financial products
There are a lot of great financial products available these days. Roth IRAs are awesome. A 401(k) is your friend. Credit cards can be a great financial weapon when handled correctly. But, there are [...]
Fund your philanthropy and support the National Credit Union Foundation with a charitable donation account
Credit unions have more liquidity than usual right now and there aren’t many good opportunities to invest those funds in the current rate environment. What if you could maximize your philanthropic giving while at [...]
Make cybersecurity easy: simplify your SIEM search
Is your organization considering investing in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform? Do you know where to begin? Thankfully for your organization, there are steps you can take to simplify your search. To [...]
4 tips to make your workday more productive
A little productivity or life hack is never a bad thing to know. Here are my favorite little hacks that can help anyone become more effective at work. Step away from your phone When you [...]
PCA flexibility coming soon from NCUA
CUNA and League advocacy efforts over the past 13 months have included a strong push with NCUA to ensure Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) flexibility and overall engagement with the agency to secure policies that support [...]
NAFCU’s State of the Industry set for June 24
After a landmark event last year, NAFCU is again offering its State of the Industry this summer to bring credit union leaders, industry experts, and NAFCU's award-winning staff together for a discussion on key trends, [...]
CFO Focus: Investing for environmental and social impact
Federal credit unions have an inherently strong, socially conscious business model. Demonstrating the many ways that they may positively impact society can address consumers’ growing interest in choosing a financial institution that aligns with their [...]
A practical roadmap for adding AI chatbots for banks and credit unions
Conversational artificial intelligence chat has become central to the digital banking strategy of financial institutions, no matter what their size. The Covid-19 shift to remote banking will never be reversed. Banks and credit unions have [...]
Slow that scroll: how to capture eyeballs for your social videos
If you still need to be convinced of video’s marketing efficacy, you’ve come to the wrong place. If you’re already bought into video and just aren’t sure how to start, this [...]
Successfully managing your REO in a post-pandemic environment
No one could have predicted the level of disruption we’ve all faced following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. If your financial institution has been thrown into unfamiliar territory and you aren’[...]
Life insurance underwriting: Frequently asked questions
Part of being an adult is recognizing that you have a sense of responsibility toward others — especially your loved ones. If you were to pass away unexpectantly, you’d still want them to be cared [...]
More credit union lenders report ‘UFO’ sightings in auto loan books
Despite a significant slowdown in auto sales at certain points in 2020, credit unions held steady with their indirect lending programs. Anticipating that business could turn around at any point, most kept the same number [...]
Flooded with deposits? Strategic benchmarking can ensure quick, smart investment decisions.
COVID-19 flipped the whole world on its head in 2020, and because that flip caused financial hardship for so many, credit unions had to quickly rethink and revise lending goals, risk parameters, and liquidity positions. [...]