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At NAFCU, we often say that your voice is the most important voice in Washington. This isn’t just a talking point, it’s a fact. When it comes to credit union…

NCUA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are hosting a webinar titled “Protect Your Credit and Identity with Cybersecurity Awareness” Oct. 26 in recognition of October's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.…

Total vehicle sales increased 400,000 annualized units in September and monthly sales levels were up 16.1 percent year over year.NAFCU Economist Noah Yosif analyzed the data in a newMacro Data…

Let’s face it, applying for anauto loancan be a nerve-wracking experience. You’re letting a complete stranger review your finances, and decide whether you can get the cash you need for…

In an interconnected world, the digital landscape has become the breeding ground for opportunities and dangers. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this evolution every step of the way and have…

As I wrote in mylast Membership Minute blog, “human skills” are where it’s at when it comes to talent development for 2024 and beyond. According to aLinkedIn survey, 92% of…

For most banks, a $500 personal loan is a thing of the past. But at Princeville State Bank in rural Illinois, customers were still coming in to apply for small,…

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday heard oral arguments in theCFPB v. CFSAcase. In July, NAFCU, CUNA, and the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) filed ajoint amicus briefin supportof…

The Carolinas Credit Union League Board of Directors—at its September meeting—approved an additional contribution of $182,975 to the National Advocacy Fund (NAF) to support ongoing CUNA-League efforts against the big…

For many C-Suites, discussions around loan and deposit pricing, and funding strategies are now beyond the short-term band-aid. Leadership teams are expanding their views to grapple with the inevitable –What…

We don’t take success as chance and that’s why we are committed to sharing ideas proven by your peers to drive growth and elevate any financial practice or wealth management…

Abbott and Costello showcased how easy it is to miscommunicate in their famous routine, “Who’s on First?” The bit shows two characters unable to understand each other, primarily because “Who”…

The banking industry is facing a pivotal generational shift. Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, now makes up a sizable portion of the U.S. population. With their unique behaviors,…

It’s among credit union teams’ worst nightmares: The digital banking conversion that was designed to improve the member experiencefails—locking users out of their accounts, not showing balances, making wire transfer…

Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting at NAFCU’s Regulatory Compliance and BSA Seminar. My presentation was different than the normal lecture style of presentations at NAFCU Conferences. Instead,…

The European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) joined the Croatian Credit Union Association to convince key policymakers in Croatia’s capital to address the…

The NCUA recently announced 142 low-income and minority depository institution (MDI)-designated credit unionsreceived $3.1 millionthrough the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF). “These grants have a track record of success,”…

You are undoubtedly aware of the artificial intelligence revolution we are all living through. Even though popular tools like ChatGPT have only been out for about a year, they've already…

The long moratorium on student loans (which began in March 2020) is ending. Starting in October – just a couple days from now – people will have payments due on…

Strategic planning is just around the corner and organizational transformation is a topic for many financial institutions. Allied's EVP, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer Dave Hilger joins the pod to…

Artificial intelligence took a monumental leap forward with the launch of ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022. In an instant, machine intelligence became useful to the masses, capturing the imagination of…

This is the third in a three-partseriesto help prioritize issues facing credit union leaders, offering actionable tips to help grow your Wealth Management department. In today’s digital age, there’s never…

October is Cybersecurity Month, and as such, I can think of no better time to reassess where our industry is and where it’s going in regard to cybersecurity. Earlier this…

The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will induct five credit union leaders into its African American Credit Union Hall of Fame during its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during the…