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President and CEO of Allied Solutions Pete Hilger Thursday dove into the lending landscape before, during and after the pandemic and provided insights into how credit unions can adapt. Hilger…

Forbes recently released their 2020 Best-In-State Credit Union list. DCUC is proud to share that of the 188 credit unions recognized for their superior service, 31 are defense credit unions…

Lately, the majority of your focus has probably been on your daily operations, but with 2020-2021 CUNA Environmental Scan (E-Scan), available July 1, you can lean on credible insights from…

A bill from Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) would simplify loan forgiveness from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and has CUNA’s full support. Cramer introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business…

Last week, credit union leaders from across the nation tuned in for NAFCU's virtual State of the Industry event. This landmark event brought together credit union executives and board members…

Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision upholding the National Credit Union Administration’s field-of-membership rule puts to rest a nearly four-year saga in which bankers fought tooth and nail to prevent consumers from…

As America keeps attempting to reopen, a key question among traditional financial institutions continues to be whether the branch has a future. New research from Simon-Kucher & Partners indicates that…

Change has always had an outsized impact on contact centers. Normally, it has been prompted by mergers, system conversions, marketing programs or new sign-on procedures. But now, those factors pale…

Netflix Inc. will shift as much as $100 million to lenders that serve the Black community, making it the largest company yet to pledge cash to historically underfunded financial institutions.…

Historically low rates have kept mortgage activity humming at the nation’s credit unions, despite record-high unemployment and millions of mortgagesin forbearance or other deferral programs. How have credit unions kept…

The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its decision in the lawsuit brought by Seila Law challenging the CFPB's single-director structure, determining that it is unconstitutional. In addition, it declined to…

Success doesn’t look the same to everyone. Consider the story arcs of fictional characters Don Draper and Peggy Olson of the television series “Mad Men”—the ’60s drama portraying the ad…

I’ve been engaging in a lot of conversations lately about bias. Any bias we hold, especially unconscious bias, influences our daily interactions via perspectives we seek, ways we communicate, ideas…

Spurred by health concerns and the rapid shift from brick-and-mortar to online shopping, digital wallet usage has surged in the time of COVID-19. As of May, the payment card portfolios…

With 25% of the US population in the 18 to 34 age group, it’s critical for banks and credit unions to be intentional in planning for and addressing Gen Z’s…

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied an appeal from the American Bankers Association (ABA) to void NCUA field of membership (FOM) rule, a decision that marks the end of bankers’…

Most credit union associations, many credit unions, CUSOs and even some vendors present periodic awards to individuals or credit unions. These honor specific contributions and reinforce values the groups want…

Like all businesses, credit unions face potential litigation risks. For our industry, sometimes the lawsuits that impact banks can have an impact on credit unions later. To start the week…

Has your credit union had a hard time hiring and retaining a Chief Information Security Officer? Is your current IT team unable to keep up with your security needs? CISOs…

Registration is open for the Cybersecurity Response Exercise for credit unions $250M or less webinar, a new CUNA andNational Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) member benefit, scheduled for…

NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler yesterday sent a letter to House leadership to share the association's concerns with the Protecting Your Credit Score Act (H.R. 5332), which…

Just as a rising tide raises all boats, a low tide can bring many a ship, even the most sturdy and steadfast, to ground. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic…

With the economy in turmoil after the outbreak of the coronavirus, banks and credit unions across the country have been forced to step up their game. Local banks and credit…

Self-serve payment technology was developed and continues to evolve as a way to bring convenience and efficiency to consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. From a business standpoint, giving consumers and…