It’s no surprise that new technology is pushing marketing practices to evolve. And with rapid innovation comes a need for bank marketing teams to implement key skills among their staff. With the emergence of [...]
The number of Americans that are members of credit unions increased to over 142 million in January, according to the recently released America’s Credit Unions’ Monthly Credit Union Estimates. Additionally, the estimates revealed that [...]
In my life as a Sensei I had to make a lot of decisions. Some of these decisions could make or break a student, my organization, or my own spirit. One of the most valuable [...]
For a credit union looking to establish a treasury management program, offering services that help a business manage cash, liquidity, risk and payment services is only the first step. Having the right tools in place [...]
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of today’s professional landscapes. Credit unions have a golden opportunity to stand out in this green revolution. Weaving eco-friendly practices into their operations shows communities how businesses can thrive [...]
Are nonbank payment companies financial institutions that should be regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or are they technology companies that the agency should not attempt to regulate? A subcommittee of the House Financial [...]
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is ready for its close-up. The 2023 holiday season confirmed that BNPL is gaining traction with both consumers and merchants. Adobe reports that online BNPL spending was $16.6 billion [...]
Each year we work with hundreds of financial institutions, helping them think through their business model for today and into the future. Because of the successes we’re seeing, we thought it would be helpful [...]
Just when you thought you’d heard the last from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference, we are back with more! If you were unable to attend the GAC this year or perhaps were overwhelmed with [...]
American consumers have high levels of satisfaction with buy now, pay later options, according to the inaugural edition of a J.D. Power study examining this trend. But what’s most surprising is that the [...]
The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to start cutting interest rates by the end of the second quarter despite recent “hotter than expected” inflation data, according to Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at [...]
The credit union tax status is a responsibility for credit unions to put people over profits, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote in American Banker. Nussle highlighted that—despite bank falsehoods—the [...]
Credit unions continuously face unique challenges in today’s ever-evolving financial landscape. They run the gamut from regulatory changes and economic uncertainty to technological advancements and evolving member expectations. With so many factors to consider, [...]
Last month, we talked about gathering consumer insights to better understand your customers’ needs and preferences, with the goal of improving their user experience. In the same spirit, we did a little research of our [...]
Dear supervisor, you encouraged me to sign up to crash the Governmental Affairs Conference. I was so excited that you thought of me. I was so proud to represent our state and credit union as [...]
