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Credit union interest in Big Data is at an all-time high. The promise of predictive analytics and otherBig Data opportunitieswill be a key part of helping the industry compete more…

I recently started reading articles from Psychology Today, and the information has been grand. Here's the first gem I plucked:Winning at Life...by not Losing. The author noted a study and…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its five-year strategic plan this week, establishing its mission, strategic goals and strategic objectives. Working with the CFPB on a number of credit union…

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger discussed the role of fintech companies in today's financial marketplace and explained why any company that engages in core banking functions should be regulated…

On a recent Wednesday night, I was attending a parent association meeting at my childrens’ school. These meetings have historically run long, sometimes going until 9:30 p.m. or later. I…

Startling statistics indicate we spend more time with our co-workers than our spouses, significant others, or family. Given how much time we’re at work and the reliance we have on…

Justice may finally come for the daughters of a woman who was brutally murdered while she was working alone at a Wisconsin credit union branch 36 years ago. Robin Mendez,…

Turn on any cable news network, follow any politically charged Twitter streams or open your Facebook app and you’re bound to read someone wailing about ‘fake news.’ On Feb. 25,…

When a rebrand comes out of left field, your executive team, your board, even your frontline staff, may be thinking, “at least take me out to dinner first.” A rebrand…

The latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, what's practical and what people are coming to expect from their financial institutions. As major brands…

As the Trump administration considers removing Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidance that has allowed financial institutions to open accounts for marijuana businesses without running afoul of federal regulators, Treasury…

When Bruce Foulke joined American Heritage Federal Credit Union in 1979, it was a $5 million financial institution serving 4,000 members. Under the CUES member’s leadership as president/CEO, the credit…

It’s a busy week for credit unions on Capitol Hill, as a witness will testify on data breaches on behalf of CUNA and three CUNA-supported bills are expected to be…

NAFCU updated its FAQ document for those credit unions with concerns about website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The latest document, which now includes the association's…

With Trump-appointed deregulators now in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the specter of new regulations governing overdraft practices and fees has been lifted, at least temporarily. CFPB is…

In credit unions’ early days, each production line in a factory might have its own credit union office, a volunteer treasurer often did the accounting by hand, and a credit…

The CFPB intends to scrub its existing rules to determine if they strictly follow the Dodd-Frank Act and go no further, the agency said in a new Strategic Plan issued…

When it comes to transactional features like checking balances and transferring funds, most banks and credit unions do a decent(if uninspiring) job with their mobile banking app. But these days…

The reason why I’m asking this question is because even as financial service businesses recognize the centrality that cybersecurity must play in their operations,a recent survey releasedby The Financial Services…

Have you ever felt a calling to help, but you weren’t entirely clear what form that help should take? It’s a puzzle many credit union leaders confront. That’s because the…

NAFCU has been hearing from members that examiners are conducting website reviews as part of recent examinations. A credit union's website can contain advertising content as well as impact other…

There is a big difference between leaders who are truly great and those who skate by or overly rely on their titles. Leaders who are great are easy to identify…

The Department of Defense’s December guidance on the Military Lending Act (MLA) has impacted several credit union services, and a recent CUNA CompBlog post examines its effect on indirect dealer…

The House and Senate are in session this week and NAFCU lobbyists continue to engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ensure the credit union industry's perspective is heard on…