One person’s vision of retirement may be quite different from another’s. As credit union leaders design executive benefits packages to attract and retain diverse talent, it’s important to keep this in mind. [...]
Whether you’ve dived into crypto or are cautiously observing, the best way to fortify your credit union and the security of your members is with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), a cybersecurity approach intended to [...]
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the most iconic brands in the country, if not the world. How else does a franchise that hasn’t won a Super Bowl in nearly 30 years and has [...]
As an industry focused on better financial futures for all, credit unions are inclined to explore new ways to serve members, especially through technological innovation. America’s Credit Unions' Transition Board Secretary—and Commonwealth Credit [...]
The National Credit Union Administration approved a proposed rule that would require federally-insured credit unions to establish succession planning for key positions in their organizations. At the board’s July 18 meeting, Chairman Todd Harper [...]
The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers who work in public service, ranging from teachers to firefighters. The announcement marks the latest round [...]
Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected last week in the latest sign of a cooling labor market. New data from the Department of Labor showed 243,000 initial jobless claims were filed in the [...]
The first Annual General Meeting of America’s Credit Unions will be held Monday, July 22 in conjunction with the World Credit Union Conference in Boston. It will take place in Room 160 of the [...]
The Federal Reserve’s instant payment network–FedNow–turns one year old July 20, and if usage and adoption was a bit slow out of the gate, that is no longer the case. The Fed [...]
Financial literacy is on the decline. Research shows that adults are answering fewer financial literacy questions correctly than they did a few years ago. Credit unions have a unique opportunity to address this issue. Through [...]
Financial Health Network recently hosted its EMERGE conference which brings together leaders from the entire ecosystem including financial institutions, employers, government agencies, nonprofits, and fintechs. This three-day event took a deep dive into emerging trends, [...]
Spring has come and gone, and despite high hopes for a rebound, the housing market remains in a slump. Will the dog days of summer finally bring change? As of now, buyers and sellers face [...]
While the electronic transfer of funds and other online financial options make it so much more convenient to do business such as buying a home, it is not without fault, which often comes to light [...]
Credit unions sometimes struggle to effectively engage with members due to several key issues. Consumers today need to feel informed, yet there is a prevalent lack of information retention among them, which complicates efforts to [...]
Credit unions that have not struck bank deals have better net interest margins than their banking-buying peers, a new study from S&P Global Market Intelligence found. In the first quarter of 2024, the [...]
