Very few industries have remained unaffected by COVID-19, and the payments industry is no exception. The ongoing pandemic is acting as a driver for consumer payment choices and purchasing behavior, influencing how and where we [...]
From temporary branch closures, to a remote workforce, to a massive influx of deposit liquidity – financial institutions experienced many drastic changes as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis. So we’ve been speaking with [...]
SAFE Federal Credit Union($1.3B, Sumter, SC) had been on the Fiserv DataSafe platform for 30 years when the South Carolina cooperative began its conversion to Symitar Episys in April 2019. Converting a primary [...]
The focus on cybersecurity by credit unions and regulatory bodies continues to grow in scope and complexity. Consider recent Economic & CU Monitor data that shows the percentage of National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) exams [...]
Various countries around the world are bouncing back and forth between several phases of consumer sentiment during the coronavirus recovery period, Mastercard SVP Global Insights and Analytics Jana DeLancey recently shared. And now, the U.[...]
Many of us find ourselves at the end of 2020 reflecting on a year that has brought change into every corner of our lives. While we are looking to 2021 with a lot of hope, [...]
Financial institutions are in the financial services business: They help consumers by providing a safe place to store, grow, and borrow their money; a convenient and safe way to transact; and a place to come [...]
The House passed a Continuing Resolution Wednesday to fund the federal government through Dec. 18, one week past the current scheduled expiration date of Dec. 11. The Senate is expected to take up the bill [...]
As 2020 winds down, NAFCU's Q4 Member Webinar provides credit unions with a unique opportunity to look ahead to the new year and hear key updates to finish the year strong and prepare for any [...]
I had big goals for 2020. In February, I started writing my leadership book, which was going to be my main project of the year. Then COVID-19 happened in March, and I found myself at [...]
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) struck, CO-OP Financial Services had to act quickly and deploy its workforce in a remote environment. But it knew it also had to continue to assist credit unions as they worked [...]
The CU DEI Collective announced today the election of 6 new members to the governing body. The election brings the number of board members to 21 to reflect broad and deep diversity of voices and [...]
If America were to get a grade in personal finance, it would be an “F.” According to Forbes, “Two-thirds of American adults can’t pass a basic financial literacy test.” But more important than a [...]
In honor of my husband and I finally closing on our home, let’s talk about everyone’s favorite activity: moving! First, you have to find a place to live that meets all your criteria, [...]
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers of all generations are looking for new ways to transact for everything from grocery shopping to retail purchases to dining out. In addition, with health and safety remaining top of [...]
