Co-op THINK 24 Speaker Spotlight: Tiffani Bova
What better way to embody THINK 24’s theme ofExperience is Everythingthan to hear from the woman who literally wrote the book? Tiffani Bova, a global business icon, is a two-time…
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Are consumers in a committed relationship with your credit union brand?
A great relationship is the result of many things – love, sacrifice, patience and more. It’s a complete package that goes deeper than a heart-shaped truffle container, abnormally large teddy…
The importance of password hygiene
Let’s talk about password hygiene. As you may have seen in the news, it was reported that the “Mother of all Breaches” (MOAB) credential database was discovered on an unsecured…
Data: The true love language of consumer experiences
Is your approve-to-fund ratio in need of some TLC? In the intricate evolution of financial institution (FI) and consumer relationships, data emerges as the universal love language, crucial for crafting…
Credit card, small business coalition again trading fire over interchange bills
It is often said that where you stand depends on where you sit. That is certainly true when it comes to the furious debate over credit card interchange legislation. If…
Redefining innovation for financial institutions in 2024
From AI and Analytics to Culture and more, join this episode for an in-depth look at how Financial Institutions can innovate to keep up with the latest trends. Allied Solutions'…
GenAI: Banking’s best offense in challenging times
Just over a year ago, large language models like ChatGPT burst onto the scene, opening the door to both unprecedented AI capabilities but also new challenges. For banking executives, several…
This week: America’s Credit Unions monitors NCUA Board meeting, NY special general election
America’s Credit Unions is supporting a candidate running to fill New York’s open U.S. House seat Tuesday in a special general election.Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., is running to fill…
The consequences of the Big Box Bailout
Our fight against the Big Box Bailout bill is grounded in data. The Durbin Amendment has given us more than a decade’s worth showing that government price caps on interchange…
Five ways for your credit union marketing to leap ahead this month
2024 is a rare year - a Leap Year! February has one extra day, and it only happens every four years. But your community bank or credit union marketing needs…
Megacaps rally pushes S&P 500 to first close above 5,000 milestone
S&P 500 closed above 5,000 for the first time on Friday and Nasdaq briefly traded above 16,000, with boosts from megacaps and chip stocks, including Nvidia as investors bet on…
House Democrats request hearing on Navy Federal discrimination allegations
Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee are requesting that Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., hold a hearing on allegations that Navy Federal Credit Union discriminated against Black members seeking…
Internal fraud detection: Motivators and warning signs
Employee fraud is unsettling. The headlines splash the news far and wide: “Credit union CEO imprisoned for embezzlement.” “Federal investigators say bank employees opened fake accounts for sales goals.” The…
Five reasons your marketing isn’t working and what to do about it
“Bo, we need marketing help. Can you help us?” Of course I can, but more often than not when I start digging in with a new client I, find that…
New research shows 6 negative consequences of Big Box Bailout bill
New interchange researchshows legislative efforts to disrupt the “safe, secure and well-functioning credit card system” with the Big Box Bailout bill would hurt people that bill sponsors claim it would…
US weekly jobless claims stay low despite high-profile layoff announcements
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week, pointing to underlying labor market strength despite a recent surge in announced layoffs,…
Assertive lending strategies for aggressive growth in 2024 & beyond
Consumer credit outstanding topped a record-breaking$5 trillionin November of 2023, putting growth at a5.7% annual rate—the biggest gain since November 2022. Nonrevolving credit, including auto loans,increased at a 1.5% rate.…
An overview of Microsoft 365 security best practices
As organizations rely on cloud-based technologies for their operations, Microsoft 365 (M365) has become popular for its integrated suite of productivity and collaboration tools. M365 offers built-in security features that…
CFPB and open banking: Searching for a solution while creating new problems
On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its proposed rule,Required Rulemaking on Personal Financial Data Rights, better known as “open banking.” The premise behind the CFPB’s…
Nussle: CDFI fund failing to provide crucial certification information
Two months after the Treasury Department released a new Community Development Financial Institutions Fund certification application, department officials still have not provided prospective CDFIs with crucial information, America’s Credit Unions…
Nussle meets with credit union supporters on Capitol Hill
America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle met with several credit union supporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday, including Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. Both members have introduced credit…
Our mission and vision for America’s Credit Unions
Launching a brand-new association to provide a united voice for the credit union industry represents a historic milestone for our movement. Over the past month, America’s Credit Unions Transition Board…
Leaders in Lending | Ep. 133: From Europe to the US—Cultural and market nuances in fintech
Joining our host Ed Walters this week is Simon Darchis, Head of Partnerships atFinwise Bank, to discuss his trajectory in the financial services sector from Europe to the US. With…
5 keys to building a modern integration strategy
Today’s consumers judge their financial service providers based on a new definition of trust—one that goes well beyond the traditional factors of safety and security, and includes elements like capabilities,…