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Membership at federally-insured credit unions reached 120.4 million – representing 3.6 percent growth over the year – according to theNCUA's fourth quarter call report data. In addition, assets rose $113…

As we start a new decade, business leaders in every industry—including the credit union movement—are realizing the importance of creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. While promoting the necessity of diversity…

When Angie Bastian studied the snack aisle in the grocery store, she noticed an important omission: No representation of women except for foods geared toward weight loss. That led to…

This Sunday is International Women’s Day, a time to not only reflect on the achievements of women around the world, but also to commit to creating a more gender equal…

While the growth and stability of a credit union is dependent upon many factors, perhaps one of the most pressing concerns currently is the quest to obtain core deposits. As…

We’ve all been there… January first rolls around and our brains jump into overdrive thinking about all the things we are going to accomplish in the coming year. Whether it’s…

Almost all traditional banks and credit unions have been hampered by legacy technology that has made it difficult for them to compete with new tech-driven competitors. But options are now…

People in leadership positions have high expectations for themselves and their employees. In the same vein as being reluctant to ask for help, we avoid failure. Failure means we didn't…

CUNA has launched a resource page for information and other materials on the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease as they become available. CUNA is closely following all developments and will update the…

House Financial Services Committee Member Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., today introduced NAFCU-supported legislation that would reform the CFPB's governance structure from a single director to a bipartisan commission. NAFCUhas consistently advocatedthat…

With the recent and significant uptick in global cases of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), and the virus now prevalent in the U.S., credit union executives and their leadership…

These days, most people use the internet to research the things they’re interested in. It happens constantly with consumer goods—people read reviews, blogs, tech specs, and anything they can find…

Financial institutions need a talented workforce to accomplish strategic goals, such as planning and completing their digital transformation, creating a better user experience and leveraging emerging technologies. But in an…

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough in your strategic process, there is a highly beneficial piece that is often overlooked. Strategic plans commonly look out three to five…

As the saying goes, content is king. It seems this trend will continue this way for some time, as marketers notice ongoing impact on building awareness, increased customer engagement, as…

Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a CUNA-supported bill Wednesday that would raise federal credit union loan maturity limits on non-mortgage loans from 15 to 20…

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Tuesday in efforts to mitigate the potential economiceffects of the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. The federal funds target…

Credit unions in the business of serving business members are pretty common today, led by sophisticated operations “that have been at it for a while and have the scale to…

With 10 branches in five states and a SEG membership dispersed well beyond that,Honda Federal Credit Union($881.5M, Torrance, CA) understands well the digital service imperative. That’s why the California-based credit…

Gen Z money habits are a thing of intrigue for many credit union and community bank marketers. So let’s take a closer look. First, a picture. That frumpy kid you…

Fifteen emotional competencies form the foundation of human behavior, and improving this foundation increases the ease and effectiveness of our many relationships in the workplace and, ultimately, our leadership effectiveness.…

Today’s consumers want a financial relationship that can help them manage their daily financial needs and improve their overall lifestyle; but they haven’t found one yet. We know this because…

Legal scrutiny for community banks and credit unions has picked up recently with an increase in the number of demand letters alleging deceptive practices and excessive Overdraft/NSF fees.While recent allegations…

On February 28, 2020 the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a third interpretive rule for its Military Lending Act (MLA) regulations. This adds one more finite question & answer to…