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If you’re looking to find ways that can improve the bottom line, look no further than your digital efforts. Often bank leaders consider ‘finding waste’ as going through the balance…

It is a new year and our international standard setters are fast at work on their regulatory agenda. This year is shaping up to be a challenging year for everyone…

The word "purpose" has taken center stage in this Purposeful Talent Development blog series since it began in 2018. The way we work, communicate and develop talent has shifted a…

Is your branching strategy driving growth or presenting a barrier to success? Building an effective business and marketing case to support each of your branches is critical to meeting your…

As the credit union system continues to manage the challenges of COVID-19, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is pleased to welcome Scott Gottlieb, M.D., former Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

As work on Capitol Hill begins under President Joe Biden and the Democrat-controlled Congress, NAFCU's award-winning advocacy team is maintaining close contact to ensure decision makers are aware of credit…

Community giving is a part of our credit union heritage. It’s who we are, and the people we serve look to us to do the right thing. A survey completed…

Credit unions have been spurred to accelerate their move toward digital platforms and services after coronavirus, making the member experience more seamless than ever. With the increased use of technology,…

“When we lose small, we lose big” This phrase is not about the continual decline of smaller credit unions via merger and the lack of new charters. Rather it is…

We’ve all been on Zoom calls this year in which real life has made its way into a business meeting. You see a toddler’s hand reach across the screen or…

Challenging times reveal a lot about our character. This past year has had its share of challenges, any of which could have defeated us. But – I'm sure like many…

Credit union loans outstanding grew 0.05% in November, compared to a 0.11% increase in October and a 1.54% increase in November of 2019, according to CUNA’s Monthly Credit Union Estimates.…

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the high volume of expected in-person attendees, NAFCU has canceled its 54th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo. NAFCU's executives meet daily to discuss…

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is key in setting your credit union apart from competing financial institutions. SEO is the theory or practice of making sure your web content appears…

The pandemic has forced credit unions and other businesses across the United States to send employees home and transition into a remote-work environment. Luckily for Dallas-basedAdvancial Federal Credit Union($1.8B, Dallas,…

Ah, your credit score! There is a lot of information packed into that one little number. As you probably already know, your credit score can impact your financial well-being in…

When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, many marketers found themselves stuck in long-term plans that were difficult to adapt to the changing environment. But those who’d adopted an agile marketing…

How can credit union leaders help their teams thrive in 2021? Jimese Harkley, VP of Membership at CUES, joins us to talk about the three key skills that rise to…

Credit union leaders nationwide have been tallying up costs, making revenue plans, and setting budgets amidst a pandemic and recent election. While you’re gearing up to right-size staff and shrinking…

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger and resigned her position Wednesday. Kraninger served as director since December 2018. “We thank Director Kraninger for her service leading the CFPB…

New presidential administrations bring about change. However, the implications for bank regulatory compliance depend on the president-elect’s agenda and the current economic environment. All evidence suggests that the incoming Biden…

In our last blog post, we discussed in-demand cybersecurity skills that IT workers should be prioritizing in 2021. This post will lift the magnifying glass and take a deep dive…

CUNA’s compliance team has released its annual Year in Review and Year in Review Checklist documenting compliance changes that took place during 2020. Federal agencies issued 39 new rules and…

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Rohit Chopra – currently a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – to lead the CFPB. Chopra helped launch the CFPB following…