Credit unions and other employers are competing for talent in one of the tightest labor markets in U.S. history. While the labor market has cooled a bit, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported [...]
The gap between those who say they need life insurance and those who say they have it is growing. In fact, it’s more than doubled since 2011.1 There are two factors at play. [...]
To be competitive and to live up to our founding principle of people helping people, multicultural business strategy isn’t optional. It’s essential. As our country continues to become increasingly diverse, understanding multicultural consumers – [...]
What percentage of venture capital (VC) funding goes to Black, Latinx and female entrepreneurs? If you guessed somewhere near each group’s share of the population, that would be roughly 13% for Blacks, 19% for [...]
Credit unions have long nurtured a deep trust with members. Historically, that trust has been difficult for even the most formidable opponent to duplicate. Difficult, yet not impossible. In fact, research shows that the investments [...]
Are you making the absolute most of your ability to portfolio lend? We have already seen a dramatic increase in mortgage rates from the historic lows of the past few years. If rates continue to [...]
The barriers I faced gaining entry to the financial services industry are rampant. The industry prevents those without existing wealth or connections from becoming advisors. The financial services industry desperately needs more diversity. It is [...]
Today, CUNA Mutual Group released its new What Matters Now™ consumer research, exploring multicultural and multigenerational consumer insights. The report is the fifth in the series of research and this year includes data on Native [...]
The Credit Union Trends Report is a monthly “pulse check” on the state of the credit union marketplace, often placed in a historical context. The report includes data from two months prior and is published [...]
Registration is now open for CUNA Mutual Group’s 13th annual Discovery conference on Thursday, August 11, 2022. The no-cost, all-day event will feature eight breakout sessions, two keynote addresses and two panel discussions––for [...]
CUNA Mutual Group, a broad financial services provider, completed a strategic initiative that promises to rapidly bring digital experiences to credit unions and their members related to wealth management services through financial advisors. Originally announced [...]
CUNA Mutual Group today announced its plans to unify its businesses under a single brand, TruStage, in 2023. The change strengthens the company’s ability to serve those who count on it most. “We were [...]
Inclusiv and CUNA Mutual Group Foundation today announced the Foundation has committed to invest $1 million to build equity in credit unions led by and/or serving people of color through Inclusiv’s Racial Equity [...]
The Credit Union Trends Report is a monthly "pulse check" on the state of the credit union marketplace, often placed in a historical context. The report includes data from two months prior and is published [...]
