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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System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.
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.
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.
NCUA and Mergers: Keeping Members Out of the Room Where It Happens
In the past month, the NCUA has approved of two mergers, both without a vote from the members of the merging credit union. While permissible under NCUA rules, the silence of those involved and the unwillingness to share information has Emily Claus asking why owners are being kept out of the room where it happens.
Nussle Report Provides New Details on America’s Credit Unions
Following the formation of America’s Credit Unions, President and CEO of the organization, Jim Nussle, has spoken up about the group’s plans and goals moving forward, as well as how they are already advocating for credit unions within the industry. Emily Claus reports.
