Throughout history, unexpected events and significant milestones — from natural disasters and economic downturns to regulatory constraints and the advent of new technologies — have tested the financial services industry. Time after time, credit unions have adjusted [...]
When I wrote my last article for CUInsight in early May, I was not aware that a modern day Civil Rights movement was on the horizon. As I exited the industry as a full-time employee, [...]
We’re living through one of the most turbulent times in modern history and it’s currently being reflected in the banking and investment environment. The Federal Reserve System has taken unprecedented easing steps with [...]
Credit unions recognize that financial inclusion and access to capital are critical to ensuring the survival of many of our nation’s most vulnerable small businesses, especially women- and minority-owned businesses (MWBEs), CUNA wrote to [...]
Ahead of today's House Financial Services subcommittee hearing examining the challenges that women- and minority-owned businesses may face when accessing capital and financial services during the pandemic, NAFCU's Brad Thaler offered support for the subcommittee's [...]
Originally utilized in 1969, LIBOR—the London Interbank Offered Rate—was officially adopted by the British Bankers Association in 1986 as a benchmark rate and has subsequently become the global standard for the rate at [...]
As CEO of a bank that formerly operated as a credit union, I know well the importance of last week’s Supreme Court ruling on the field of membership requirements for credit unions. Having seen [...]
Traditional financial institutions accomplished some admirable tasks in the coronavirus national emergency. They distributed billions in Paycheck Protection Program funds, provided financial services through remote channels during lockdowns, and gave Americans a trusted place to [...]
Getting your fintech’s brand and solution in front of the right audience can be tricky. There are many steps to take with a fintech launch, but those steps require supporting marketing materials. So, if [...]
In a crisis like COVID-19, it can be tempting to sit back and wait for the dust to settle before making any decisions on how to proceed. But now more than ever, it’s important [...]
Credit unions have been doing an extraordinary job assisting their members during one of the toughest times in recent history. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, your foundations have been helping credit unions and their communities in [...]
It’s an inspiring time to be part of the international credit union movement. Credit unions from around the world are demonstrating the value of the credit union cooperative brand by investing in communities, drawing [...]
When we were kids playing outside, we would come up with all sorts of games. Some involved running, some involved flying through the air on swings, and some involved balls to hit, throw, or kick. [...]
CUNA wrote to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) on Tuesday to express concern that the administration’s budget request does not include adequate funding for the Community Development Financial [...]
Following NAFCU's request Monday that the NCUA reinstate any field of membership (FOM) statements removed due to litigation related to its 2016 FOM rule, the NCUA Tuesday issued a Letter to Credit Unions saying it [...]
