The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it is seeking public comments on the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector. The agency is looking to improve its…
All 17 credit union-supported candidates won in primary elections Tuesday in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Each candidate was supported by America’s Credit Unions PAC and…
The pay gap between job stayers and job changers narrowed in May in the latest sign that the US labor market is cooling from a hot start to 2024. New…
When you’re young and healthy, the last thing on your mind is life insurance. You’re enjoying those everyday moments — making plans on how to spend your time, not what…
When credit unions step up their digital banking game, they're not just upgrading technology—they're building stronger bonds with members and upping their service. But before splurging on fancy tech, it's…
As consumers struggle to make payments, it is vital for credit unions to implement successful bankruptcy and repossession strategies. This is especially critical today with inflation, mass layoffs, cost-of-living increases,…
State lawmakers in Colorado are doing something that members of Congress have refused to do. They have said that credit unions cannot buy banks. State legislators in Tennessee have said…
Digital Stoicism is a modern practice rooted in an ancient philosophy that developed in Greece around 300 BC by a Phoenician, Zeno of Citium, whose thinking went on to inspire…
House appropriators released Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) legislation for FY25 Tuesday with several items of interest for credit unions. Financial…
A quote fromJack Canfieldsays, “Your habits will determine your future.” He doesn’t just mean your good habits; he means your bad habits too. Good or bad, your habits snowball over…
Successful advocacy from the credit union industry ultimately means better financial lives for our members. Successful advocacy means strong relationships, intriguing storytelling, and influential data. This week we spotlighted new…
In the digital age, a well-designed website is crucial for any business, and credit unions are no exception. One key element that can significantly impact the effectiveness of a credit…
What’s the big difference between organizations that succeed in achieving exponential growth and those that putter along only to eventually tire and retreat to the Cave of Complacency? Here’s the…
Financial services trade groups are railing against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s assertion that consumers who initiate a wire transfer made through their financial institution are protected by the Electronic…
U.S. job openings fell more than expected in April, pushing the number of available jobs per job-seeker to its lowest in nearly three years as labor market conditions soften in…
For credit unions with assets under $100 million, women hold 53% of CEO positions. Yet, as we look at larger credit unions, with assets over $100 million, this percentage drops…
America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote to members of Congress on why an alternative approach is preferred to a proposed amendment to the House FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act…
It’s been over a year since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank when it was shut down by federal regulators in March 2023. The collapse left the banking industry on…
The market for financial services is increasingly fragmented, commoditized, transactional and competitive. At a high level, many—if not most—credit unions know how to win in this context. They know that…
The U.S.economycreated 175,000 jobs in April, the lowest level so far this year but one that is consistent with an expanding economy – even if off the pace of last…
The credit union industry relies on the collaboration and support of not just financial institutions, but industry partners and vendors as well. Sharing industry knowledge and insights is a pleasure…
TheConsumer Financial Protection Bureaudeclared in May that buy now, pay later customers should have thesame federal protectionsas users ofcredit cards. However,Marshall Lux, a fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business…
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, revealed Friday evening that it was the victim of a cyber attack that compromised user data. The company said in a filing with…
TheUS Secret Serviceis reporting there has been a increase in ATM jackpotting over the last six months. Traditional malware, black box and man-in-the-middle attacks have been reported in California, Colorado,…