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Marketing is a necessity, and it requires a place in the budget. It also requires a lot of time and energy. Even if you devote the right amount of monetary…

Is the traditional lending model under threat? Today’s guest believes we’re entering a “New World Banking Order,” a change of such great magnitude, that only the banks and credit unions…

In May 2023, BAI-hosted a panel discussion where Reed Luhanten, Executive Director at the U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), Keith Gray, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at The Clearing House, and…

"You're not a perfectionist. You're insecure about how your best effort will be received." After a summer break, Bo is running solo to share one of his recent leadership struggles…

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle welcomed hundreds of credit union leaders to Washington, D.C., Monday morning to kick offNAFCU’s 2023 Congressional Caucus.…

Leaders of The G20 agreed Sept. 9 to ajoint declarationthat embraces a proportional approach to the newly finalized standards on sustainability and climate-related disclosures published by the International Sustainability Standards…

It's here: in September,student loan repayments are set to resumeafter a long pause that was brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. So much time has passed that many people…

Quick question: if a scammer was trying to pull off a con on two groups of people, one aged 13-21, and one aged 55+, which group would be more likely…

Credit unions are finding a lot to like in a zero-percent loan product developed by a Colorado nonprofit called the Community Impact Fund. More than half a dozen credit unions…

Credit unions and community banks play a vital role in supporting your communities financially. To ensure you can fulfill this mission effectively, investing in frontline training is essential. Training equips…

Try, try, try again. You’re working your credit union’s strategic plan; you’re spending money marketing, but nothing seems to generate the growth you’re looking for at your credit union. Why?…

The financial industry has witnessed a transformation with embedded insurance. This new digital approach seamlessly integrates insurance coverage into various consumer touch points. Embedded insurance has emerged as a game-changer…

CUNAwroteto Congressional leaders Monday calling for an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it lapses Oct. 1. Funds for NFIP--and for the federal government-- are set to…

In the beginning was the bank ATM.This through-the-wall ATM dispensed cash to any customer with a card, a PIN, and available funds. This basic ATM was the very essence of…

The digital wallet is a leading tool for payments in many ways, yet still lags at the point of sale. How quickly digital wallets make the shift to the mainstream…

Today, hundreds of credit union advocates will gather in Washington, D.C., as NAFCU begins its2023 Congressional Caucus. The conference features a fantastic lineup of influential administration officials, lawmakers, and regulators…

Maintaining a high standard of service has never been more important for financial institutions, and contact centers play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, often being the first point of…

Total assets in federally insured credit unions increased $82 billion, or 3.8%, over the year ending in the second quarter of 2023, to $2.22 trillion, according to the latest financial…

A deal lawyer who specializes in credit union acquisitions of small, chartered banks said he sees activity picking up again after a pause during the regional-bank crisis earlier this year.…

The CFPB Thursdayreleased a reporthighlighting the impact Apple and Google have on the mobile payment ecosystem. According to the report, “restrictions imposed by the dominant operating systems–Apple’s iOS operating system…

What can make a bank branch feel creative and innovative in the digital age? Kevin Brouillette would argue it comes down to environmental graphics, which he considers to be the…

Thank you to everyone who has cast their votes on the proposed merger of CUNA and NAFCU into America’s Credit Unions. We have a number of upcoming opportunities for questions…

The seasons may change, but the grift stays the same for predatory payday lending. Whether it’s that small-time payday loan outfit in the asphalt strip mall down the street or…

In today’s age, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise. With instant access to information and so many channels to voice opinions, people spend a lot of time…