How to get back in the flow after GAC
It's fun to travel and the trip to Washington for GAC is always a good time. Some of you might be taking a day or two off when you get back but for those of [...]
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The great data demand facing credit union CFOs
Credit union CFOs have used data to help their C-suite colleagues set strategy for decades. They are no strangers to the power of business intelligence. What has changed in recent years, however, is the pace [...]
Fatigue is killing our productivity
I recently spoke with a good friend who is the CEO of a credit union. I asked him what he struggled with, as CEO. Staff burnout, he said. Almost without hesitation. Since the great recession [...]
6 ways to gain more value from your next conference
Annual meeting and convention season is upon us. These conferences are excellent opportunities to discover new trends, connect with industry colleagues, hear great speakers, and pick up impressive gadgets from the exhibition hall. As with [...]
Legislators thank CUs, address new legislation Wednesday at CUNA GAC
Legislators from both sides of the aisle spoke to the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) audience Wednesday morning before an afternoon of credit union visits on Capitol Hill. As if to underscore the importance of [...]
America Saves Week: Franklin Mint sets children up for financial success
As part of America Saves Week, NAFCU is highlighting the efforts of member credit unions with strong financial education programs that encourage members to save and strengthen their personal finances. Today, see how Franklin Mint [...]
Tech Time: How to build a proactive data security plan
When Canada’s largest credit union experienced a massive data breach in December 2018, the story quickly gained momentum. As the press reported on the incident, it was discovered that the breach was larger than [...]
Is your credit union holding itself accountable?
Like any great sports team, a credit union team is only as strong as their least engaged teammate. The best teams in history have not had that one, singular all-star player but a collection of [...]
How to protect your members from phishing scams during tax season
Most people do not look forward to tax season. However, groups of financial fraudsters can’t wait for it to get started. This is the time of year when scam artists will try to take [...]
Another day of compliance, another acronym to discuss
Compliance folks love acronyms so much we apply them to just about everything we can. And, I’m thrilled to report, it’s time to talk about another one. Say hello to GRC! Okay, so [...]
Fiore, Freeborn & Smith honored at 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards Dinner
The Foundation had the privilege of hosting the highest awards in the credit union movement on February 24th for the 32nd year in a row. The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are more than just an [...]
Another fantastic Tuesday at #CUNAGAC!
It may have been a cold, rainy, overcast day in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, but that didn't keep the credit union spirit down at #CUNAGAC. The morning began with an appearance by NCUA Chairman [...]
Crafting a purpose-driven brand
For Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU), a faith-based financial cooperative headquartered in Ontario, Canada, a new name held the hope of connecting faith and values with finances for more families and businesses [...]
Do these three things if your last strategic planning session was a bust
Done correctly, your next strategic planning session should leave your board and leadership team on a major high. Goals will have been set, obstacles discussed, and plans for overcoming those obstacles put in place. Action [...]
Credit union super power reminder – the HUG!
Let me start this article on credit union superpowers by making a respectfully low bow to Stan Lee and Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, founders of Marvel and DC comics respectfully. Both Lee and Wheeler-Nicholson delivered the chassis [...]