After astrong bipartisan showing in the Houseto pass the debt ceiling deal Wednesday evening, the Senate followed suit Thursday night andapproved the legislation 63-36. The bill now heads to President…
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are a hot topic in all industries, and we’ve been talking about this a lot lately in the credit union space too. The communities around…
The economy and pressures on liquidity and noninterest income dominated discussions at the2023 CUNA Finance Council Conferencein Anaheim, Calif. This episode of theCUNA News Podcast features conversations from that event.…
Join José Resendiz, Chief Operating Officer at Early Warning Services (EWS), for a discussion about the history and growth of Zelle and its use among credit unions. Regarding reports of…
Everything happening in our economy today hinges on inflation. If inflation continues to fall quickly, robustly, and smoothly, we can expect the U.S. economy to rebound well. Consider it a…
Acting financially responsible in America today has come to mean “borrow and repay,” saysBarbara Kiviat, economic sociologist at Stanford University. “It sort of crowds out the idea that maybe not…
There’s nothing like a concierge. A good one listens and makes recommendations to you based on your wants and needs. The best businesses act that way. I recall walking into…
NCUA is designating June as Minority Depository Institution Awareness Month to enhance the public’s understanding of the vital work minority depository institution credit unions perform in underserved communities nationwide. “Service,…
On a new episode of the SEE YOU LEAD podcast, NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger joined host Glynn Frechette to talk fintechs, credit union involvement in communities and charities,…
The CUES TalentNEXT conference, designed to help the industry’s senior HR, training and talent development leaders realize a strong, future-focused people strategy, is returning for its second year Sept. 10-12,…
Cyber threats - ever-present, always evolving - the worry that keeps credit union executives up at night. As we navigate the innovation of technology, threat actors are poised and waiting…
With so many credit unions experiencing significant loan growth combined with deposit outflow in 2022, there has been little need to purchase investments. For many, simply managing adequate liquidity levels…
With the rise of ransomware attacks, it is more important than ever to be proactive when it comes to protecting your organization’s devices and networks. Knowing about the various types…
Summer’s here, and vacation season has begun. Taking time away is vital, I believe, to being effective in your job. Plenty of studies show that after a certain amount of…
When it comes to a core conversion, as with any complex change management event, your FI faces numerous challenges. Our many credit union partners have successfully navigated the complex conversion…
An unpredictable stock market and rising interest rates have led toa record drop in depositsat small financial institutions. This general sense of consumer apprehension led The Wall Street Journal to…
Congress is expected to vote this week on the debt ceiling deal reached over the weekend thatwould suspend the debt ceilinguntil Jan. 1, 2025. The House is expected to vote…
NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Counsel Dale Baker Tuesdayoffered the association’s supportfor the NCUA’s proposed rule to reform several of the agency’s field of membership requirements (FOM) and definitions, but made some…
Building and maintaining trust among the communities they serve is a core principle on which most credit unions have built their organizations. But trust is one of the most hard-earned…
The editorial team ofCredit Union Magazineis nowaccepting nominationsfor the 11th annual class of Credit Union Rock Stars. Credit Union Rock Stars are credit union professionals and volunteers who leverage their…
Not a day has gone by this year, it seems, without a new headline about OpenAI’s ChatGPT or its equivalents. The world has been enthralled by stories about the novel…
65% of people in Gen Z use voice notes for conversations. How does this impact credit unions wanting to reach this audience? Tune in to today’s episode when Jami Jennings,…
On May 25th, the NCUA Board approved a NAFCU-soughtproposed ruleto amend NCUA’s regulation on charitable donation accounts (CDAs) to allow donations to501(c)(19) veterans’ organizations. Currently, the rule only permits donations…
Following recent bank failures, there has been a shift in the nature of risks in the banking world — the federal government playing a significant role in stabilizing. These experiences…