America’s Credit Unions Officially Launches

America’s Credit Unions Officially Launches

New industry advocacy group, American’s Credit Unions was officially formed on January 1st, ushering a great start to the new year for credit unions. Emily Claus reports on the organization’s plans for the year, new leaders, and how credit unions can stay in-the-know.

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Help Your Members Achieve Their New Year’s Resolutions

Help Your Members Achieve Their New Year’s Resolutions

Someone is making a list and checking it twice, but this time, it’s not Santa, it’s your members making their New Year’s resolutions. While most won’t make it past January, your credit union’s resources and products can help your members reach their financial goals for 2024, says Emily Claus.

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Credit Unions Keep Communities Merry and Bright this Holiday Season

Credit Unions Keep Communities Merry and Bright this Holiday Season

With the holiday season upon us, Emily Claus provides easy yet impactful ways for credit unions to give back to their communities and shares a few examples of the ways credit unions are going above and beyond.

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House Passes Resolution of Disapproval for CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule

House Passes Resolution of Disapproval for CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule

The House has passed a resolution of disapproval for the CFPB’s rule on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which would require credit unions to collect data on certain applications for credit. Emily Claus reports on the rule and what the next steps are.

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Don’t Forget to Show Your Members and Staff Thanks This Thanksgiving

Don’t Forget to Show Your Members and Staff Thanks This Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, Emily Claus reminds credit unions to use the opportunity to show both their members and their staff how much they appreciate them.

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Credit Unions and the Consolidation Curve

Credit Unions and the Consolidation Curve

Credit union mergers have been at the forefront of news for years now, with industry professionals expressing disappointment and concern over the trend. But are mergers a worrisome sign or simply a symptom of a much larger trend at play? Emily Claus reports on the Consolidation Curve and where we our industry fits into it.

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Members of CUNA and NAFCU Approve Merger

Members of CUNA and NAFCU Approve Merger

The proposed merger between CUNA and NAFCU to form America’s Credit Unions was approved last week by members of the organizations. The new entity will be legally formed on the first of the new year, reports Emily Claus.

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Credit Unions Worldwide Celebrate the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day

Credit Unions Worldwide Celebrate the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day

On the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day, Emily Claus reports on the history of the event, past themes, and the celebrations going on across the world for the momentous occasion.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect Your Credit Union and Your Members

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect Your Credit Union and Your Members

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to celebrate the occasion, Emily Claus looks back on the history and importance of the month, and how your credit union can make the most of it.

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New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has released its 2023 Community Bank Survey, which revealed that community banks do not view credit unions as their main competition in any product or service, reports Emily Claus.

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