CUNAwrotethe Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in strong support of several international credit union priorities in fiscal year 2024. The committee will conduct a hearing…
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)issued a request for commentFriday as it begins a regulatory review. The agency is seeking feedback on how its regulations could be more effective and…
As I have shared from time to time with my readers and followers, I really enjoy writing. It’s said that writers write about what they know; I write about what…
Mergers are becoming more and more common in the credit union industry. However, credit unions should exercise caution when merging, as generally, when credit unions merge, they step into each…
Credit union websites are essential in the modern financial services world. Members and potential members are looking for information 24/7.Rather than attempting to serve members when your staff is available,…
Financial institutions have a vital role in expediting to play in the shift to a green economy. Credit unions, with their strong ties to members and local communities, are uniquely…
We may never bereadyfor economic turbulence, but are youprepared? If you’ve ever brought home a new pet, child, or other addition to your family, you know it’s nearly impossible to…
The NCUA board will be briefed on the federal credit union interest rate ceiling and issue a request for information on climate-related financial risk at its April 20 meeting. CUNArequestedNCUA…
On a new episode of SEE YOU LEAD podcast, NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger joined host Glynn Frechette to talk leadership strategies, culture, employee support, and more. Berger gave…
2020 was a pivotal moment, and not only because of the pandemic. The murder of George Floyd sparked many to recognize the inequities that exist across this country, including within…
The first Weekly Wrap-up from CUNA's new Madison office highlights how credit unions are engaging employees and getting creative with compensation. Watch the full video to hear more about thoseCUNA…
One of the scariest things you can hear in the twenty-first century is that your personal information may have been compromised in a data breach. At best, this means that…
The credit union industry has always been committed to innovation. This idea is especially important in the fast-paced, tech-driven modern world that we're living in. In an effort to not…
One of the most shocking things that I have observed when attending various financial industry events is how often I run into my fellow bank marketing executives who cannot clearly…
Throughout my journey as a leader, I’ve received so many pieces of advice on how to hire the right person – the person that will go above and beyond for…
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), the charitable arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), announced the launch of its new Growth and Impact Grant Program, which will…
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday upheld adistrict court’s dismissalof a class action lawsuit related to the Military Lending Act's (MLA) exception for motor vehicles.The appeals court affirmed…
Thought leaders from across the credit union movement descended on Orlando last month for the2023 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference. They had plenty to say, and CUNA News…
Financial institutions and their borrowers are up against challenging times. Many households are facing financial difficulties in the face of high inflation, while financial institutions are struggling to maintain profitability…
When it comes to Cooperative Principle five: Education, Training, and Information, credit unions often check that box through financial literacy programs and related educational opportunities for their members. While the…
Recent banking failures raise the question, “what does the future of finance hold, especially for small business loans?” To find out, Jeff sits down in person withKris Puskar,Senior Vice President…
We’ve said it for years, but it’s truer now than ever: people aren’t reading anymore, they’re watching. What does that mean for the beautifully worded, well-thought-out testimonial you got from…
“If you want to lower my blood pressure…” “…help me pay my electricity bill.” This was the straightforward answer from a resident of Rochester, NY, in response to afocus group…
Digital banking transformation is being powered by emerging technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the blockchain and other recent innovations. While these technologies have enabled…