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In a sign of how furious lobbying on the issue has become, 1,688 companies and 231 trade associations this week sent a letter to every member of Congress pushing for…

Blockchain technology is going to rewire all financial services.” [1] “The blockchain is the financial challenge of our time. It is going to change the way that our financial world…

I wanted to use this week’s blog to praise all of the incredible leaders I met at our 2022 Congressional Caucus, held in Washington, D.C. A huge thank you to…

If your credit union is planning for a new website in your 2023budgeting, here are the primary steps to ensure your best chance for success. Find the right partner Myriad…

They say that this past summer is one for the record books when it comes to climate-related disasters. Amidst the doom and gloom, however, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act…

This year’s Annual Conference in San Antonio was a great success, and I want to thankour member credit unions and strategic partners for attending and supporting this event. The DCUC…

Having a web presence isn’t what it used to be. The days of a landing page with a few photos, some elevator music, your contact information and a customized dot…

TheCUNA HR & Organizational Development Councilrecently announced changes to their 2022-23 executive committee through their regular elections and appointments. The Council also appointed Lauren DeAngelis, Chief Learning Officer for the…

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra joined NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger for a fireside chat during NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus yesterday. Berger asked Chopra several questions that are ofheightened interest for…

Although reports indicate that the U.S. produced528,000 jobs in July, those paying attention to recent headlines are well aware that the economy is on the cusp of another recession. Inflation…

Raquel Juarez brings 20 years of experience and a diverse skill set toArbor Financial Credit Unionin Kalamazoo, Mich. The new senior commercial lender, who washired this summerat the $850 million…

P2P online and payment app fraud attacks continue to rise within financial institutions across the country.Listen as Ann Davidson of Allied Solutions sits down with Randy Salser to speak in-depth…

The popularity of faster payments in the U.S. is growing at an accelerated pace. Not only are customers expecting their goods and services on-demand, but they’re also relying on digital,…

In an environment characterized by high inflation and rising rates, many lenders tend to tighten their credit policies. However, credit unions like The Atlantic Federal Credit Union (The Atlantic) are…

For decades, Walmart has prided itself on its low prices. They’re virtually unbeatable. But those staggeringly low numbers they call prices aren’t so eye popping anymore. It’s the much larger…

The purpose of the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is to report known or suspected violations of law or suspicious activity observed by financial institutions. A complete, sufficient, and timely SAR…

CECL. It’s a four-letter word that fills credit union officials with dread. It’s an accounting standard that few people understand that was issued by an accounting board nobody ever heard…

Five credit union-friendly candidates won their primary races in Delaware, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Tuesday. Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) and state leagues have backed 333 credit union…

Two pro-credit union lawmakers yesterday joined NAFCU during the 2022 Congressional Caucus. Representatives Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., and Tom Emmer, R-Minn., bothrecent awardees of the NAFCU Credit Union Champion awards,spoke on…

The past month has been challenging for my family. My nine-year-old son has been sick since early August, and we have been visiting many doctors. He has had several medical…

Recent trends in the auto lending market have unlocked a unique opportunity for credit unions to help both existing and new members save money on their car loans, especially during…

The uncertainty in our current economic environment has caused some lenders to tighten their approach to credit and pull back from some lending activities. However, I believe that this is…

The world of finance and lending has recently begun to experience the innovations of the digital world that have been widely felt across other sectors. However, while global industries have…

The success of infusing financial inclusion and health opportunities into the United States’ low-income designated credit unions continue with the announcement of the NCUA’s Community Development Loan Fund grants! The…