CUNA’s continued outreach and engagement with credit unions and other stakeholders resulted in a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger Wednesday detailing additional policy recommendations to help credit unions continue [...]
"Fraudsters will take advantage of any opportunity to steal your money, personal information, or both. Right now, they are using the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to further their efforts," the FBI warned in a [...]
I’m writing this article from my walk-in closet during the second week of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now it’s the quietest place in my house as we navigate this [...]
Spring is credit union election and annual meeting season both in the U.S. and Canada. With government mandated social distancing measures being put into place around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic, credit [...]
In part one of this series, I talked about defending the enterprise by strengthening the human firewall. In part two, I’ll focus on patching vulnerable systems. Let’s take a look at some of [...]
Give me an example of drama in your workplace, and I bet there’s a 90% chance we can trace that issue back to poor communication—or lack of communication entirely. Last week, I was [...]
COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on our lives, businesses, and the banking industry worldwide. As our local communities and the financial institutions that serve them respond to the shock waves caused by the spread [...]
Consumers fearful of direct contact with everything from snail mail to drive-thru receipts are just one example of why credit unions need to pay attention to disintermediation. That’s the term in the financial services [...]
The coronavirus quarantine can be frustrating, especially for those who aren’t able to work from home. When you’re not able to work, it adds a whole new layer of worry to your coronavirus [...]
Credit unions have always operated as centers of community, committed to the people they serve. So, it’s no surprise that amidst a global pandemic, credit unions have jumped into action to support their members, [...]
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc globally, companies worldwide are scrambling for innovative ways to keep their customers engaged. Many retail and food outlets are ramping up their delivery services to keep the flow of commerce [...]
As I sit here, in day whatever of social distancing, I have decided to share some things I think I think. My apologies to Peter King. This is not the “new normal”. It is the [...]
The Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) released a frequently asked questions document on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, updated as of April 6. The PPP is a new loan product to help businesses affected [...]
As credit unions seek ways to support members impacted by the coronavirus, including through the Small Business Administration's (SBA) new paycheck protection program, NAFCU remains steadfast in its commitment to provide the best federal advocacy, [...]
Last month, credit unions around the country, along with other businesses of all types and sizes, found themselves suddenly faced with a crisis that would upend “business as usual” and impact staff, members and communities. [...]
