When a credit union buys a bank, has something terribly wrong happened? Listen to bankers and you will think the answer is a loud yes. Even some credit union veterans agree. But it is the [...]
I have a teenager. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time. Okay, moving on. He informed me the other day that I say something “super annoying” to him. I was just thrilled that it [...]
A report by the NCUA inspector general detailed disturbing actions by senior management, including the use of cannabis and trips to a strip club while on the clock. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle reacted saying, “[...]
Membership at federally-insured credit unions reached 120.4 million – representing 3.6 percent growth over the year – according to the NCUA's fourth quarter call report data. In addition, assets rose $113 billion over the year [...]
As we start a new decade, business leaders in every industry—including the credit union movement—are realizing the importance of creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. While promoting the necessity of diversity and inclusion will [...]
When Angie Bastian studied the snack aisle in the grocery store, she noticed an important omission: No representation of women except for foods geared toward weight loss. That led to an aha moment: “We’re [...]
This Sunday is International Women’s Day, a time to not only reflect on the achievements of women around the world, but also to commit to creating a more gender equal world. This year’s [...]
While the growth and stability of a credit union is dependent upon many factors, perhaps one of the most pressing concerns currently is the quest to obtain core deposits. As 2019 wrapped up, the credit [...]
We’ve all been there… January first rolls around and our brains jump into overdrive thinking about all the things we are going to accomplish in the coming year. Whether it’s joining a gym [...]
Almost all traditional banks and credit unions have been hampered by legacy technology that has made it difficult for them to compete with new tech-driven competitors. But options are now available — and being used, in [...]
People in leadership positions have high expectations for themselves and their employees. In the same vein as being reluctant to ask for help, we avoid failure. Failure means we didn't succeed. It hints at a [...]
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp with the top three of our favorite things from the week. Mentioned this week: Growth in the digital era requires bold [...]
While a tax refund means you loaned the government too much money last year, it doesn’t make that refund check any less fun to get in the mail. Some people like to save it, [...]
There is still a lot of mystery surrounding the “Cloud” and we often hear people say “we are not ready for the cloud”, newsflash - if you are using recent updates of software and new [...]
Every year organizations everywhere, including credit unions and the world’s most sophisticated companies, increase their investments in the best firewalls, industry leading antivirus software, strong cybersecurity education programs, and top cyber talent, all to [...]
