CUNA supports federal credit unions’ access to federal courts via diversity jurisdiction, one of the two methods for a federal court to have jurisdiction, the association indicated in an amicus…
Treasury Department Counselor Craig Phillips is expected to leave the department next month, according to Politico. NAFCU has met with Phillips several times on housing finance issues, most recently in…
Building a business intelligence (BI) program starts with one question: Why? “Too many people are affected by ‘shiny object syndrome,’” where they’re distracted by the latest new tool, says Anne…
The Bank of Mom and Dad (BoMaD) isn’t new as kids have been borrowing or receiving gifts from parents for years. But a new study by Legal & General, a…
The intersection between strategy and performance can be difficult to maneuver for many credit unions. A strategic plan is often the culmination of months of discussion and work that encompasses…
Over the last few weeks, the NAFCU Compliance team has received several questions about NCUA’s lending compensation rules related to senior management officials. While this blog will highlight some of…
For the legions of Chris Skinner fans, don’t worry. He hasn’t gone soft. The veteran blogger and author of Digital Bank, ValueWeb, and Digital Human still believes the traditional banking…
Nearly a decade has been dedicated to seeing who would win the Iron Throne and there were some massive roadblocks along the journey to last night’s series finale. Whether or…
The popular CUNA News Podcast is now available on Spotify, putting the program on the top four podcast directories. With more than 116,000 downloads, the CUNA News Podcast has welcomed…
NAFCU's concerns about the negative impact of the current expected credit loss (CECL) standard on credit unions – including increasing the cost of credit to consumers, constrainingthe amount of credit…
Sometimes the best classroom is the one that’s found on another continent. A delegation of 14 credit union representatives will spend next week in Brazil as part of theWorld Council…
The former CEO of the now-defunct C B S Employees FCU has agreed to a plea deal with federal prosecutors in which he admits to stealing more than $40 million…
Much of leadership is keeping your employees engaged, helping them grow and making sure they're fulfilled in their role and career path. But in thinking about ways to keep your…
Hi compliance folks! My name is Loran, and I am the newest edition to your favorite team, the NAFCU regulatory compliance team! It is only right, as the millennial that…
Amazon has been a threat to retail for many years. While brick and mortar stores have pointed fingers at Amazon for their decline in foot traffic, some credit unions are…
Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union is now SkyPoint Federal Credit Union($146.7M, Germantown, MD), a rebranding that’s the result of a strategic journey that has included a new branch, a…
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael O’Rielly said Thursday during public remarks that the FCC has an obligation to resolve many of the worthy Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) petitions…
Noting the consolidation of the credit union industry due to burdensome regulations, NAFCU's Brad Thaler urged members of the House Financial Services Committee to balance regulatory relief with enhancing the…
You’re having a bad day. That could affect the interactions you have with your colleagues. But if you understand your emotions and how they impact you, it might allow you…
Member credit unions of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and the New Jersey Credit Union League voted to approve the consolidation of the two trade organizations, PCUA President/CEO Patrick Conway…
In March, Preferred Credit Union awarded to members its first-ever patronage dividend, a total of $200,000 to 18,330 members—or roughly 75% of its 24,500 members. “We had a terrific year,…
Last week, over 800 credit union professionals convened in Miami Beach at THINK 19 to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Over the course of three days we…
Operating a successful business takes work, dedication, and money—sometimes a lot of money. Giving your business its best chance at success requires funds to purchase equipment and supplies, pay for…
Coopera is dedicated to helping both credit unions and Latino communities across the country grow together to realize their dreams and successes. We’re always pleased and excited to see and…