The Senate Banking Committee Wednesday advanced the NAFCU-supportedSecure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. Ahead of the markup, NAFCU flagged concerns aboutpotential regulatory overreach, many of which were addressed…
The era of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us at warp speed, epitomized by generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) tools such as ChatGPT. With the rapid adoption of ChatGPT and…
A lot of times, founders adopt a mindsight of "my way or the highway". But one of the best things they can do is get out of the way. Randy…
Are you a credit union leader or stakeholder looking for a competitive edge in auto lending? Don't miss this must-listen episode of 'Banking on Experience,' where we pull back the…
Parent PLUS loans are federal student loans that parents can take out to help pay for their children’s undergraduate education.These loanscan fill in gaps that aren’t covered by other types…
Today’s financial consumers live in a world where their personal finances are digitized and at their disposal 24/7. They can digitally open and fund savings accounts or investment accounts, instantly…
Welcome to the Unraveling Cyber Defense Model Secrets series, where we shine a light on Adlumin’s Data Science team, explore the team’s latest detections, and learn how to navigate the…
A perennial question for marketers is, how much should we be spending? Community banks have never had the budgetary freedom to spend with reckless abandon, as many fintechs and neobanks…
Over the last 18 months, the conversations we’ve had with management teams and board members across the United States have focused on concerns around interest rate risk – rates sat…
Long gone is the “era of plenty” for marketing budgets, with volatility becoming the new status quo. According to chief marketing officers in the financial services industry, the marketing budget…
The new year has opened with a number of reassessments of business priorities decided prior to the rise in rates. The era of free money is over. Also, TINA, is…
Join Charlotte Nemec, President and CEO of Canopy Credit Union in Spokane, Washington, and recent winner of NAFCU’s CEO of the Year award, for a discussion about women in leadership.…
CUNA and NAFCU’s websites are updated with recent developments related to the proposed transformation to America’s Credit Unions. Now available are the 2022 financial statements for both organizations, a video…
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the CUNA and League-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday with a 14-9 vote. The bill would provide…
As we enter the strategic planning and budgeting season, evaluating your tech stack and contract pricing must be on your agenda. Modernizing your tech stack will ensure operational efficiencies, account…
In Autumn’s cloak of colors, like a pirate in disguise, It sneaks upon us, robbing focus from our eyes. We chart our course for New Year’s goals, so clear, But…
In a financial world that demands rapid responses and seamless transactions, Real-Time Payments have become a necessity for credit unions looking to thrive and retain their members. In this episode,…
The 2023Credit Union Rock Starsare here. Announced Monday,Credit Union Magazine’s11th-annual Rock Star class features 25 credit union innovative, creative credit union professionals. While holding varying roles, living all over the…
Ahead of tomorrow’s markup of theSecure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, NAFCU sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee highlighting some potential revisions to the bill to…
Fall is here! You can practically smell the pumpkin spice lattes, see the auburn leaves tumbling to the ground…and feel the tension of busy season heading toward you and your…
The problem: small businesses need financing to grow. The solution: financial institutions should lend them money. Easy, right? Of course, it’s never that simple. Especially for financial institutions in developing…
I recently joined the board of my local retail cooperative and at the annual general meeting, I not only returned a signed copy of the director oath of office but…
Several critical issues are on the clock, and DCUC is on top of all of them. Here’s a grab bag of what we’re watching closely: Capitol Hill Both the Senate…
Inflation and rising costs are impacting every sector. Vehicle purchases, in particular, plusinsurance premiums and repairs, continue to become more expensive. The good news:People are still buying cars. The not-so-great…