Key Takeaways from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference

Key Takeaways from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference

Now that we’ve had some time to digest all the information we learned from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference, Emily Claus shares some of the key takeaways from the conference for your credit union to consider.

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CFPB’s Contentious Credit Card Rule Will Face Stiff Challenge

CFPB’s Contentious Credit Card Rule Will Face Stiff Challenge

On March 5, the CFPB issued its final rule governing credit card late fees, reports David Baumann.

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Special Report from Day Four of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Four of the Governmental Affairs Conference

As the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference comes to a close, Emily Claus reports on all the activity from the final day including advice from keynote speaker Shaun White, a conversation with NCUA Vice Chair Kyle Hauptman, and of course, the many criticisms of the CFPB.

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Special Report from Day Three of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Three of the Governmental Affairs Conference

At the end of another jam-packed day at the Governmental Affairs Conference, Emily Claus shares the highlights from day three, including the presenting of the Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award, NCUA board member Tanya Otsuka’s visions for the future, and a conversation with former UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Special Report from Day Two of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Two of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Emily Claus reports on the events and information from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference, including new information on America’s Credit Unions, discussions on AI, and community service.

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Special Report from Day One of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day One of the Governmental Affairs Conference

Emily Claus reports on the events that unfolded on day one of the Governmental Affairs Conference in D.C. this week, featuring opening remarks from Jim Nussle, the Underground Collision, and CUPride’s first Stand-up Summit.

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Font or Fiction: How Scammers Are Using Fonts to Trick Your Members

Font or Fiction: How Scammers Are Using Fonts to Trick Your Members

Scammers are always upgrading their toolset in the hopes of tricking your members out of money. Emily Claus covers the rise of Homograph Attacks and how you can best defend your credit union and its members from falling prey.

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The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System

Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.

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Make Your Members Your Valentine This Year

Make Your Members Your Valentine This Year

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, Emily Claus reminds credit unions why it’s important to let your members know you’re thinking about them and how you can make their day a little sweeter.

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NCUA Financial Reports Shed Light on Gabriels Community Merger

NCUA Financial Reports Shed Light on Gabriels Community Merger

When Gabriels Community Credit Union announced it was merging with Michigan State Federal Credit Union without a vote from the credit union’s members, a number of questions were raised. Now, financial reports from the NCUA are shedding mote light on the credit union’s financial status and what might have led to the merger. Emily Claus reports.

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