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Senate passes NDAA w/ CUNA-backed BSA/AML language

Senate passes NDAA w/ CUNA-backed BSA/AML language

The Senate passed the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Friday, following House passage of the bill earlier this week. The bill passed by a 84-13 margin, which is enough to override a [...]

CFPB finalizes general, seasoned QM definitions

CFPB finalizes general, seasoned QM definitions

As indicated by its fall rulemaking agenda that final rules would be released in December, the CFPB Thursday issued final rules to amend the general definition of a qualified mortgage (QM) and create a new [...]

PODCAST: Faith-based credit unions

PODCAST: Faith-based credit unions

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This proverb sums up the mission of faith-based credit unions and the Faith Based Credit Union Alliance. The alliance, [...]

Why credit unions are heading to the cloud in 2021

Why credit unions are heading to the cloud in 2021

The benefits of cloud computing have become a hot topic in data analytics technology over the last few years. Savvy organizations across various industries have recognized cloud-based technologies for their potential and capitalized on them [...]

Acknowledge imperfections to be great

Acknowledge imperfections to be great

None of us are perfect. As leaders, we have to be intentional about not letting our bad habits and weaknesses overpower the skills and characteristics needed to lead an organization. It's up to us to [...]

Authentic leadership starts at the top

Authentic leadership starts at the top

“Leadership starts at the top.” That is a common phrase that we have all heard before, right? It is a motivational, digestible, and relatable saying. It empowers employees to hold leadership accountable and it also [...]

Nussle, Donovan named top lobbyists

Nussle, Donovan named top lobbyists

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle and Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan were named “Top Lobbyists” in 2020 by The Hill. “In a busy and challenging year for the influence world, these are the people who [...]

NAFCU, member CUs meet with Senate Banking’s Ranking Member Brown

NAFCU, member CUs meet with Senate Banking’s Ranking Member Brown

Several representatives from NAFCU-member credit unions Wednesday joined members of the association's advocacy team for a videoconference meeting with Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. The group thanked Brown for his work with [...]