You have probably heard these questions before: ‘Why do I need life insurance?’ ‘How much is this going to cost?’ ‘What is the difference anyway?’ ‘That will probably never happen…
People aren’t pigeons. Did you know that the employee motivation philosophies many businesses still use today were devised in the 1930s and ’40s? Susan Fowler, author of Why Motivating People…
The credit union industry’s premier advocacy event, CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) kicks off in less than two weeks, and attendees are invited to a webinar scheduled for Feb. 18.…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Monday published an interim final rule – along with a request for additional comments – to incorporate express loan program requirements into other business loan…
Over the past two decades, board portals have become accessible and affordable to the entire spectrum of credit unions. “I’m a big fan of board portals,” says Michael Daigneault, CCD,…
How effective are credit union plans for addressing pandemics and business continuity? It’s a question credit unions need to be asking right now as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow.…
Branding is important. It builds recognition and trust in consumers. It’s the reason people use words like Coke, Xerox, and Post-It instead of cola, photocopier, and sticky note. Branding is…
Financial institutions globally are investing more than ever in technology and digital capabilities that will allow them to compete more effectively against both fintech and big tech organizations. While advances…
As any other member, trusts are required to qualify for membership by being within a credit union’s field of membership (FOM), paying par value and meeting any other membership requirements…
Both chambers of Congress are in session this week and CUNA will engage with several hearings related to the administration’s 2021 budget, monetary policy and cybersecurity, among others. Complete details…
With 225,000 jobs gained last month, NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long said the report was "a good one," noting "sturdy job gains and rising rates…
It was brilliant to meet and work with the leaders who participatedin CEO/Executive Team Network last November. I wanted to take a minute to remind participants—and to share with CUES…
One cause near and dear to the hearts of many credit unions is to comprehensively support their local communities. One way credit unions can do this is to partner with…
More and more retail and commercial customers are demanding a seamless banking experience. And it’s not just the centennials and millennials; Gen Xers and baby boomers also want immediate access…
There’s evidence to suggest a cooling economy. Economists point to GDP growth that is limping at a slow pace. Even the Credit Union National Association is predicting “slower economic growth,…
If you’ve received an email from Yahoo in recent weeks alerting you to a data breach settlement, now is the time to pay attention and take action. As part of…
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act can be modified to address most of is generally consistent with Senate Banking Chair Sen. Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) concerns in a manner…
CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger – during a House Financial Services Committee hearing to review the bureau Thursday – reinforced her position to no longer defend the bureau's single-director structure in…
In recent times, many credit unions have wondered if they are truly serving the people they were originally created to serve—local communities, people with such common bonds as an employer…
When NCUA eventually sells its portfolio of medallion loans, will the medallion crisis facing credit unions be over? Sources are split on that answer, with one expert saying the worst…
In spite of a strong economy, lenders need to be ready to recoup their investments. The good news? Strong growth in the U.S. economy has the auto industry reaping the…
Have you ever walked through the office and heard someone complain about a meeting they had to go to? What about you – how many times have you resented having…
Two European giants in the payments space are set to combine to create the industry’s fourth-largest player. France’s Worldline said it would buy domestic rival Ingenico in a deal consisting…
We've all been there – wherever there is. Those times we find ourselves away from home, on a business trip, or vacation, or just lost and too proud to ask…