Protecting Your Credit Union This Cybersecurity Month
It’s that time fo the year again! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to kick things off, Emily Claus shares the origin of the event, top concerns in cybersecurity this year, and how your credit union can be more cybersecure.
America’s Credit Unions Investing in 2026 Elections
America’s Credit Unions is getting invovled in the November general election with advertising campagins, boots on the ground support, and direct outreach, the agency announced this week. Emily Claus reports on the chosen candidates and states.
This Week in Washington
With America’s Credit Unions kicking off its 2026 Congressional Caucus and Congress returning to session this week, Emily Claus covers some of the biggest topics for credit unions to keep an eye on.
AI Marketing: Slop or Solution?
As credit unions rush to add AI into every space of the credit union, Emily Claus cautions against bringing generative AI into your marketing materials and discusses the potential fallout from doing so.
Massachusetts Signs Board Compensation Bill Into Law
Massachusetts has signed An Act Allowing Fair Compensation of Massachusetts Credit Union Directors, a bill that allows credit union members to decide on board compensation at annual meetings, into law, Emily Claus reports.
#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2026 Reaches Millions Worldwide
The results of the 2026 #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day social media blitz are in! Emily Claus breaks down the history of the event, it’s resounding impact, and how your credit union can get involved in years to come.
America’s Credit Unions Argues for Updated CAMELS System
America’s Credit Unions submitted a letter to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) yesterday in response to their proposed changes to the CAMELS ranking system, reports Emily Claus.
America’s Credit Unions Supporting Candidates in the Last Week of Primaries
As primaries kick off in five states today, America’s Credit Unions has announced that its PAC is supporting 34 pro-credit union candidates and is keeping a close eye on two key races, reports Emily Claus.
Following Filene Part Four: A National Movement
In the fourth and final part of her Following Filene series, Emily Claus shares how Edward Filene and Roy Bergengren turned a budding movement into a national one, leading to the passing of the Federal Credit Union Act, and cementing Filene’s legacy.
Following Filene Part Three: The Work Back Home Begins
In the third part of her series, Following Filene, Emily Claus shares Edward Filene’s early work in cooperatives and the start of the credit union movement in the United States.
