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It’s time to take a two-pronged approach to payments growth

It’s time to take a two-pronged approach to payments growth

Despite COVID’s continued, stubborn grip on the economy, banks are pursuing and capturing new credit cardholders with aggressive marketing strategies, more lenient underwriting criteria and rich rewards, while credit unions have largely remained on [...]

New fund launched to finance financial well-being initiatives

New fund launched to finance financial well-being initiatives

Five leaders from the credit union industry have committed to the FinHealth Fund—a new designated fund held at the National Credit Union Foundation, focused on improving financial well-being for all by scaling existing work [...]

NCUA

This week: NAFCU monitors Harper nomination, FASB meeting

NAFCU continues to monitor Congressional movement on the nomination of current NCUA Board Chairman Todd Harper to a full term on the NCUA Board. In addition, the association will keep credit unions updated as the [...]

The power of a voice

The power of a voice

Robyn Cousin’s voice is a powerful tool, and she uses it to make a difference and advocate for those who need it most. “I can influence the direction and the vision of what we [...]

CFPB issues request for information on excessive fees

CFPB issues request for information on excessive fees

On January 26, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a statement announcing that it had launched an initiative to reduce what it calls “junk fees.” The CFPB explained that junk fees can disguise [...]