Takeaways from the 2026 CU*Answers Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2027. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Financial Services
Last week, the Senate Banking Committee held a meeting on “AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance.” CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the hearing and what America’s Credit Unions is urging regulators to do with respect to credit unions and their use of AI.
Proposed NCUA Rule for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Standards Open for Comment
The National Credit Union Administration has proposed additional rules governing payment stablecoins. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
America’s Credit Unions Says Economy Still Strong, But Risk of Recession Looms
In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long indicates that while the economy generally looks good, uncertainty with Iran and AI could throw a wrench into the machine. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
How Credit Scores Shaped Personal Finance in America
Credit scores. We all have one, but why and how did they get started? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wraps up Financial Literacy Month by looking at the history of credit scores.
You’ve Got a PAL in Me
Payday lenders have a storied history of taking advantage of the most financially vulnerable in our communities. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo looks into what credit unions can offer to provide a better option: Payday Alternative Loans.
NCUA Shares Its Newest Five Year Strategic Plan
The National Credit Union Administration released its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo summarizes the NCUA’s goals and objectives.
The Times They Are Interchangin’
Interchange income is a big part of credit union revenue, and U.S. Senators have it in their crosshairs. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo continues his financial education series with an explanation of interchange and the legislation proposed to change how it works.
Toss a Stablecoin to Your Witcher
It’s Financial Literacy Month and Esteban Camargo is back at it, seeking to expand his own financial literacy, and hopefully share some of that newfound knowledge with you, our dear reader. Kicking things off for 2026 is a look at stablecoins, what they are, and how they might be used by credit unions. Toss a stablecoin to your Witcher.
NCUA Will Hold Board Meeting April 9; Announces Ninth Round of Deregulation
The National Credit Union Administration will hold an April Board meeting at 10 am ET on Thursday, during which the Board will receive a variety of briefings, including on the ongoing efforts of the Deregulation Project, which just announced its ninth round of proposed changes. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
