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COVID-19 loan accommodations continue

COVID-19 loan accommodations continue

Happy Middle Child Day! You're not the wise elder, nor the adorable baby of the family but we still appreciate you! Speaking of appreciation, thousands of borrowers are grateful for the efforts of credit unions [...]

Knowing yourself is key

Knowing yourself is key

Aristotle famously said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Do you know your credit union or community bank? What Aristotle refers to is self-introspection. It’s the exercise of looking at yourself from [...]

The many faces of risk

The many faces of risk

Credit unions have a two-fold mission — providing for the needs of their members in terms of member experience and access to financial products and services, and also protecting the institution so that it can remain [...]

Fed announces details of new 24x7x365 interbank settlement service

Fed announces details of new 24x7x365 interbank settlement service

The Federal Reserve Board last week announced details of the FedNow℠ Service, a new 24x7x365 interbank settlement service with clearing functionality to support instant payments in the United States. The features and functionality described represent [...]

CUs: Play an active role in advocating for the industry

CUs: Play an active role in advocating for the industry

Looking for an opportunity to tell your credit union's story face-to-face so lawmakers understand how burdensome regulations and other issues impact growth and day-to-day operations? Through NAFCU's revamped virtual Congressional Caucus, credit unions have the [...]

Managing mental wellness at credit unions

Managing mental wellness at credit unions

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the resulting emotional challenges employees confront escalates daily. Millions of employees and almost every employer are adjusting to previously unimaginable circumstances. Although it is hard to predict the long-term impact, [...]

Gen Z prefers banks to big techs, but shuns branches

Gen Z prefers banks to big techs, but shuns branches

Millennials may take the prize as the most analyzed generation, from a marketing standpoint, but the next-younger generation, Gen Z, isn’t far behind. Considering that as of 2020 the youngest members of Gen Z [...]

Why payment integrations matter in collections

Why payment integrations matter in collections

In what has now become a competitive digital landscape, since COVID-19, a large majority of agencies today require simple-to-use, automated solutions to meet growing consumer demand for diverse payment options. Gone are the days of [...]

Coronavirus crisis response programs ripe for fraud: NCUA

Coronavirus crisis response programs ripe for fraud: NCUA

The coronavirus crisis is presenting fraudsters with unique opportunities to ply their trade, the National Credit Union Administration warned credit unions last week. New account fraud, identity theft and cybersecurity risks deserve heightened attention, as [...]

COVID-19: Credit union industry resources & information

COVID-19: Credit union industry resources & information

Last updated: August 11, 2020 CUInsight has always connected the credit union community to news, content, opinion, press, career opportunities, events, trusted partners, and each other. Now, during these challenging days, we are also compiling [...]

Top 4 reasons to attend NAFCU’s Virtual Congressional Caucus

Top 4 reasons to attend NAFCU’s Virtual Congressional Caucus

Help us push our bold advocacy agenda forward. Join NAFCU, your Washington Watchdog, online at NAFCU’s Virtual Congressional Caucus. Top 4 reasons to attend and a bonus! Hearing directly from you—a constituent—makes [...]