As leaders, it becomes difficult to measure your skills effectively without some form of self-reflection. According to arecent Inc. articleby Leadership from the Core founder Marcel Schwantes, in order to…
Small businesses matter. They are a catalyst for growth in our economy and a powerful force in creating thriving and equitable communities. They also offer individuals a unique opportunity to…
Congress should look for ways enable credit unions to provide digital asset related services so these services can be properly overseen by regulators,CUNA wroteto the Joint Economic Committee. CUNA hascalledfor…
The NCUA Wednesdayreleased its proposed budget for 2022 and 2023,which combined estimates $345.3 million, 1.2 percent higher than the 2021 budget. The proposed operating budget estimates $326.6 million, 3.6 percent…
While the age of the average credit union member remains in the mid-40s, it is important to recognize that this age range is no longer held strongly by Gen X.…
Fintechs, cyber-crooks, digital currencies, and new regulations all demand adaptive action from credit unions, says Fabiana Burkett, vice president, enterprise risk management, at $2.2 billion assetOrange County’s Credit Unionin Santa…
Due to an increase in online shopping in 2020 and 2021, card not present fraud has grown exponentially. With more credit union staff working remote than ever before, employee fraud…
During February 2022’sFoundation Dinner, the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will receive the prestigious Anchor Award. This rare accolade stands apart from the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards and is given…
A flood of consumers and businesses became digital converts almost overnight during the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up with customers’ heightened need to perform day-to-day tasks…
What do you hear when someone starts talking about “theshadow bankingsystem?” A secret, Illuminati-like cast of hood-wearing creepers dictating rogue government policies in a secluded location, the single objective of…
CUNA’s 2022 calendar of credit union-specific events features more than 70 face-to-face conferences, virtual conferences,eSchoolsand webinars.The complete list isavailable here, and credit unions can register here as registration becomes available.…
NAFCUhosted a Large Credit Union Compliance Roundtable Tuesday, which brought several credit union leaders to talk about the most important issues affecting their institutions and industry. Of note, attendees of…
There comes a point during a transformation where people begin to run out of gas. I’ve seen it many times: Arriving late to meetings Incomplete work Staring off into the…
Both CDFI and CDE certification can help grow your credit union'sField of Membership. Learn about how the two designations differ as well as how to qualify. Benefits of CDFI/CDE Certification…
In this two-part series, we discuss how customer engagement tools, such asdigital conversation guides, can help banks and credit unions address the current employment shortage, while also improving employee and…
Cybersecurity terms continually make their way into our vocabulary with words like IP address, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and the cloud – or more ominous terms like exploit and breach.…
Ready, set, LEAD! For many, their induction into a leadership role is akin to a polar bear plunge—jump in and hope you don’t drown (while smiling for the camera). Others…
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union($3.3B, Knoxville, TN) is near the top of its peer group in several key performance areas including loan growth, member growth, and return of the member,…
NCUA extended the flexibility for federal credit unions to conduct meetings virtually in 2022, it announced this week in a Letter to Federal Credit Unions (21-FCU-06). As previously provided, a…
NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thalerwrote to House Small Business CommitteeMonday ahead oftoday’s hearingto discuss Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman’s vision for the agency moving…
Credit unions continue to rethink and evolve delivery models to accommodate today’s member needs for digital financial service experiences—and credit and debit programs are leading the way. Beginning with card…
As your wealth grows, it’s important that your insurance protection reflects this increase in value. If you’ve enjoyed success in your career and finances in the past few years, you…
Every credit union is looking for ways to attract more next generation (next gen) members. After all, more than half of all Americans are of Millennial age or younger,1and the…
The DC year is getting close to the finish line…but the sheer size and scope of theunfinishedbusiness on Capitol Hill will dominate the proceedings from here on. The National Defense…