The CUNA Board of Directors, led by Brett Martinez, president/CEO of Redwood CU in Santa Rosa, Calif., voted in favor of a resolution to clearly and prominently establish diversity, equity and inclusion as a [...]
Visions Federal Credit Union's Director of Government Affairs Patricia Shermot received NAFCU's 2019 Paul Revere Award at the association's annual Congressional Caucus. The Paul Revere Award recognizes a NAFCU-member credit union advocate who goes to [...]
Succession and internal development are a “major focus” for $400 million Century Federal Credit Union in Cleveland, says CUES member Sharon Churchill, CPA, CCE, president/CEO of the organization. As such, the CU’s management [...]
While traditional data warehouses will remain an important tool for addressing business issues and unearthing insights, data democratization is becoming increasingly important. Data management technology should allow users across the organization to access data and [...]
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Id.) may be getting ready to allow the panel to vote on a marijuana banking bill by the end of the year. A Crapo aide confirmed Friday that the [...]
Financial institution auto loan portfolios continue to grow annually. In fact, Experian1reported that auto loan balances climbed to $1.18 trillion in the first quarter of 2019, a 6.5% increase from 2018. And, as [...]
A well-conceived digital transformation delivers growth opportunities on every front, allowing credit unions to connect with members and meet them on their terms. To unlock digital’s full potential, credit unions should consider five critical [...]
Being an executive comes with tremendous responsibility. If our business stops being successful or doesn't meet expectations, it is us – the presidents, CEOs, directors, etc. – who must answer to our board or shareholders. But even [...]
Ten seconds—it’s the amount of time it takes you to tie your shoes, send a text, or, if you’re Usain Bolt, run 100m. Unfortunately, it’s also how long you have to [...]
Have you noticed the recent changes to Facebook's ad policies? Getting a bunch of new 'your ads have been disapproved' emails? If you haven't, you most likely will the next time you go into your [...]
I’ve always been drawn to the intrigue of mystery, thrillers, and the intersections of life when the world goes a bit dark. I love “Silence of the Lambs,” I’ve read most of James [...]
You’re probably wondering where the word “con” is. Well honestly, if you haven’t gone digital yet, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for. I can think of a few negatives for [...]
Millennials are the largest living generation in the United States. Based on current projections, millennials are expected to overtake Baby Boomers in population as their numbers swell to 73 million in 2019. Research has shown [...]
Financial technology, or fintech, is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, forever transforming the way consumers interact with their credit unions. Thanks to the explosion of apps and online solutions these tech firms [...]
Earlier this year I embarked on a journey to create a new website for my credit union. The mission: Help members and non-members alike compare our offerings and provide the necessary financial education needed to [...]
