The new Congress brings new opportunities for credit unions and members, CUNA President/CEO Jim NusslewroteinCUInsightWednesday. Nussle noted the 118thCongress will feature a credit union majority, and CUNA, Leagues, and credit…
The Senate Banking Committeeheld a hearing yesterdayto discuss how federal financial regulators are working to create a financial system that strengthens the financial services industry to benefit consumers, communities, and…
Personality is one of the most significant determinants of leadership potential. Consequently, people with derailing personality traits should be weeded out of the leadership and promotion selection process. Unfortunately, it’s…
Spacecraft have been going to Mars since the 1960s, but the question remains whether life ever existed on the Red Planet. In order for NASA scientists to seek that answer,…
What in the world is an accidental leader? In short, it’s anyone who finds themselves in a leadership role when they never had plans of being a leader. They never…
It’s no exaggeration to say billions of dollars in incremental interchange is up for grabs right now, particularly when it comes to debit programs. Even amid fears of a recession…
Credit reports – a wealth of information about a person’s financial habits that can serve as the determining factor in credit decisions or even employment decisions or background checks. Given…
The NCUA on Tuesday liquidated two West Virginia credit unions that had beenplaced into conservatorship last month. Agency officials said that they liquidated the O.F. Toalston Federal Credit Union of…
There’s no denying the last few years have been trying for credit union leaders. We’ve survived the COVID lockdowns; we’re shouldering through the Great Resignation and inflation to name a…
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) illegal text message blocking proposal should not affect legal texts from credit unions and other financial institutions, CUNA and other organizationswrote to the agency. The…
As Congress reconvenes for the lame-duck session following the midterm elections, NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesackwroteto both chambers to highlight several issues that are top of…
The Great Resignation—the name given to the enormous wave of workers quitting their jobs over the past three years—is still going. Don’t let the lack of media attention around the…
In the latest episode ofLeaders in Lending, Upstart’s Chief Compliance Officer, Annie Delgado, had some unconventional advice: “Don’t cut off both ends of the roast.” The saying relates to a…
Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week with a long list of unresolved issues that could have a direct impact on credit unions—ranging from marijuana banking to credit card interchange…
National Recycling Day falls annually on November 15, serving as a reminder about the importance of recycling — and protecting our planet. Now more than ever, consumers are speaking out…
“We believe in investing during economic downturns.” - Tim Cook, Apple CEO The economic storm clouds are all around credit unions and community banks. Inflation is at a 40-year high.…
Credit Unions Optimize Strength in Lending Credit unions can’t be everything to their members, so honing in on the products you can specialize in and working with partners to do…
CUNANational Awards Committee announced the 2022 recipients of the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award, Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, and Desjardins Awards for Financial Education. State Leagues…
Over the weekend, Democrat Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) won re-election, giving Democrats control of the Senate, regardless of the results of the Georgia runoff election…
Change is constant. It’s important to understand that your members’ needs may always be changing as they enter new stages of their lives. It’s even more important that you continuously…
Scott Dikkers, founder ofThe Onion, recounted the beginnings, challenges, and successes of the college humor magazine during the closing keynote at the 2022 CUNA Lending Council Conference Saturday in San…
DCUC roared into action throughout the month of October, sharing success with our industry partners and our member credit unions. As the holiday season approaches, DCUC is focused on carrying…
What can credit unions do to best manage a rising rate environment like the one we’re experiencing now? Two good steps are innovating and honing collections processes. Plan to Innovate…
The NCUA announced Thursday that it has granted a federal charter andShare Insurance Fundcoverage to the New York Episcopal Federal Credit Union in the Bronx, New York. The new credit…