March proved to be an exceptionally busy month for the financial services industry and credit union leaders everywhere. Typically, a busy month comes with opportunities to rethink strategies for work…
In President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on February 7, he called on Congress tocrack down on “junk fees.”He defined the term in his address as “those hidden…
Since leaving NAFCU’s Strategic Growth Conference, I’ve been thinking about what makes a credit union excellent. We talked about culture, technology, marketing, service, strategy and more. But as I’ve thought…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released itsfinal ruleon section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act Thursday, which would require credit unions to collect and report certain data on applications for…
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger joinedThe CloseonBloomberg TVWednesday to discuss recent bank failures, saying that they were the result of poor management across the board and adding that although…
While the news surrounding the failings and futures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank remains in the headlines, we are learning a great deal about the role that rising…
The Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award is presented annually by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) honoring a League president and League executive who demonstrate visionary leadership…
Join Dr. Mark Calabria as he discusses his new book, “Shelter from the Storm: How A COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.” Dr. Calabria explains the challenges that faced the mortgage…
The need for deposit solutions is on the rise. Allied Solutions' Charlie Peterson breaks down traditional and non-traditional solutions to help Credit Unions navigate turbulent economic times.
The last several years have brought unique challenges for credit unions and the members they serve. One segment of consumers particularly impacted by evolving technology and economic uncertainty is small…
Career advancement has a ripple effect that can impact women’s quality of life. This advancement empowers financial independence, helps support work-life balance and fosters personal development. For credit unions, ensuring…
Wonky.It’s a fun word to say. And even though it may not be a word you use in your every day, it’s one of those words that can really sum…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published itsproposal on credit card late feesin theFederal RegisterWednesday with comments due May 3. CUNA has called on the CFPB toreleasethe Federal Reserve data…
Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee held ahearingto discuss with regulators the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank collapses, which occurred earlier this month. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair…
During OnBoard’sATLAS Leadership Series, technology pioneer and IBM Fellow EmeritusNick Donofrioexplained the mindset leaders can adopt to spur continuous improvement. A prolific board director, Donofrio recently published a memoir called,“If…
From comedy to news, sports, true crime, and finance, there’s a podcast for everything. But there might not be a podcast for your credit union—or the niche your credit union…
From credit union consolidation to lingering “Great Resignation” trends, several market realities are pushing leadership continuity toward the top of the list of credit union priorities. Add to those realities…
In 2021, loan repayments were at a historic high; by mid-2022, the tables had turned — what happened? To get to the bottom of this alarming shift, Upstart created the…
Today’s consumers feel less financially secure than ever before. From rising interest rates and runaway inflation to job losses and bank failures, members are looking to their credit unions as…
Happy Wednesday, Compliance Friends! It was nice seeing some of you a couple weeks ago at Compliance School! Recently I’ve received a couple questions regarding participation loans, so I figured…
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the message fromcredit unionseverywhere was that their members’ money was safe with them. The reason they can say this with such…
Risks borne by recently collapsed banks should not be paid for by credit unions that serve communities across our country, CUNAwroteto the House Financial Services Committee for its hearing on…
NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler Monday submitted aletterto theSenate Banking Committeeahead of its hearing this morning to examine the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses. In…
The key to building solid select employee group (SEG) partnerships is listening to these organizations’ needs and leaning into how your credit union can support their goals, says Kristin Llewelyn,…