Each day, we all use authenticators to prove our identity and establish trust. Whether it's accessing our cell phones, bank accounts, or our employer's network, authentication is a part of…
Registration for the 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is now open. Next year’s CUNA GAC will be held March 2-4 and delivered in real time using a full-feature, interactive…
According to news reports, President Donald Trump has told administration officials to stop working with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on another potential coronavirus relief package until after the election.…
The Great Recession came about in some ways because of mistakes made by financial institutions. The resulting damage and ongoing recovery remade many aspects of the industry, created a huge…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated certain password guidelines that were previously thought to improve security.1These new recommendations aim to reduce vulnerabilities that result from…
The term “faster payments” is popping up more frequently – not just in payments-specific trade publications, but in the mainstream media as well – as discussions focus on the need…
As we set out to write an opinion piece on what either the re-election of Donald Trump or the election of Joe Biden would bring for the financial markets, we…
The coronavirus has forced credit unions across the country to dramatically change how they do business and serve members. At the onset of the pandemic in the United States, branches…
Legislation from Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) aligns with credit unions’ mission to improve the financial well-being of members, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote Gallagher Tuesday. The Student Empowerment and Financial…
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger met with NCUA Board Member Todd Harper Monday to discuss several top credit union priorities, includingthe National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), field…
If you thought the last four years were difficult trying to keep politics out of the workplace, get ready for the next month. The race to the November election is…
Executivesuse dashboards to monitor the performance and health of our businesses. Traditional metrics like sales, revenue, margin, return on equity and total shareholder return are common and important metrics. But…
Remarkable Credit Union · From Education to Behavior Change: How to Financially Empower Your Members We all have our own money story. Our financial habits, as well as the…
You have a blind spot. Sounds simple, but oh how hard it is for us to recognize our own blind spots. Imagine this: You’re soaring 3,200 feet above your city,…
Why Synthetic Identity Fraud Is More Sinister Than Traditional Identity Theft Community banks and other smaller financial institutions need to recognize one of today’s most troubling cybersecurity issues—synthetic identity fraud.…
On September 24, 2020 U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton issued an order certifying a nationwide class of incarcerated individuals as well as granting a preliminary injunction requiring the IRS…
Nominations are now being accepted for eight open director positions on CUNA’s Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Friday, November 6. In contested elections, voting will…
"The September jobs report was a troubling one, as job growth fell below expectations and thousands left the workforce," said NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long.…
As I looked up at the enormous frame, it seemed to resemble the carcass of a humpback whale. I was standing on the floor of the Airbus aircraft manufacturing facility…
Cyber threats occupy matrixed attack vectors across numerous organizational assets, making it vital to have a layered security programthatimplements physical, technical,and administrative controls. Here, in honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness…
How many times a week do we experience the subtle nudge of upselling or cross-selling? Upselling occurs when the consumer is presented with an opportunity to take advantage of more…
Let’s talk communication. Text, email, call, video-chat, carrier pigeon . . . There’s no shortage of ways to communicate with your customers and members.But, riddle me this: Just why is…
This year’s “unprecedented times” may have lasted a lot longer than we all originally imagined — and it’s now clear that, at least for the foreseeable future, member engagement will…
We each have our role models that inspire us to reach for goals and be the best version of ourselves. Among leaders that are most looked up to, Warren Buffett…