The historic growth of the Hispanic community in the U.S. requires innovative products, services, and marketing to meet their needs and values. Learn more about how credit unions are serving the Hispanic market at [...]
This week we wrapped up our third forum on the proposed merger, and I want to thank everyone who attended, submitted a question, or shared an idea over the past few weeks. I’ve had [...]
NCUA issued a Letter to Credit Unions (23-CU-08) Wednesday on resumption of federal student loan payments. Federal student loan interest resumed Sept. 1, and payments restart in October. "As federal student loan payments restart, some [...]
Credit union leaders collaborated to raise $1.2 million for 11 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during the “The Totally Awesome CU4Kids Auction & 80’s Prom Bash” held in Spokane Oct. 4, as part [...]
Finding the right fintech partner can allow credit unions to maximize growth and fuel innovation, says Ben Maxim, chief operating officer at Reseda Group, a credit union service organization formed by $7.4 billion asset [...]
Washington, D.C., is certainly never boring, as we’ve seen over the last week. The good news is the credit union difference is bipartisan. We’ve shown that time and time again. We put [...]
NCUA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are hosting a webinar titled “Protect Your Credit and Identity with Cybersecurity Awareness” Oct. 26 in recognition of October's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Registration is currently open for [...]
The Carolinas Credit Union League Board of Directors—at its September meeting—approved an additional contribution of $182,975 to the National Advocacy Fund (NAF) to support ongoing CUNA-League efforts against the big box interchange [...]
The European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) joined the Croatian Credit Union Association to convince key policymakers in Croatia’s capital to address the regulatory challenges preventing credit [...]
The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will induct five credit union leaders into its African American Credit Union Hall of Fame during its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, [...]
I had a great chat Wednesday during our first virtual forum with CEOs from NAFCU-only credit unions. I appreciated the honest feedback, and I hope to hear from more of you in the upcoming forums [...]
The last time Congress couldn’t agree on government funding, it left federal employees, contractors, and others trapped in a 35-day government shutdown without pay. It seems that we are heading in that direction once [...]
NCUA awarded $3.1 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 142 low-income and minority depository institutions. “For 2023, Congress provided more funding and allowed MDI-designated credit unions to qualify for CDRLF grants, [...]
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the CUNA and League-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday with a 14-9 vote. The bill would provide a safe harbor for financial [...]
The 2023 Credit Union Rock Stars are here. Announced Monday, Credit Union Magazine’s 11th-annual Rock Star class features 25 credit union innovative, creative credit union professionals. While holding varying roles, living all over the [...]
