Strong US retail sales boost first-quarter growth estimates
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers, further evidence that the economy ended the first quarter on solid ground. ...
The latest from John Pettit
3 CD moves to make with inflation increasing
News last week that inflation rose the month prior (after increasing in the month before that) wasn’t welcome for millions of Americans, but particularly for borrowers. Not only has ...
Next-gen mortgage experiences: Strategies for growth in 2024
According to MeridianLink’s 2024 consumer survey, 30% of respondents indicated a willingness to switch financial institutions (FIs) upon experiencing unsatisfactory customer service; that same survey also found that 36% ...
This week: America’s Credit Unions engages lawmakers, regulators on industry issues
This week, America’s Credit Unions will monitor several hearings in the House and Senate, as well as the April NCUA Board meeting. In addition, the organization kicks off Regulatory ...
Emphasizing the credit union impact of policy changes
It was a busy week engaging with policymakers in Washington, D.C., as our advocacy team met with members of the Federal Reserve Board—including Chair Jerome Powell—and the ...
From tornados to rainbows: A 2024 forecast
The financial services industry faced intense challenges in 2023, such as high interest rates, staffing shortages and liquidity, to name a few. To remain competitive, financial institutions were forced to ...
New email rules 2024: Marketers, authenticate or get trashed
While new requirements often elicit groans from busy bank marketers, the latest around email authentication from Google and Yahoo are crucial measures — not unnecessary burdens. As tempting as it may ...
Credit unions accept Founders Award from CMN Hospitals
On Wednesday, April 10th, the Credit Unions for Kids National Advisory Board accepted the Founders Award on behalf of the credit union industry. The Founder’s Award is a highly ...