NCUA to Hold December 18 Board Meeting as Scheduled
The National Credit Union Administration will hold its December 18 board meeting as scheduled, during which the board will receive a briefing on the 2026-2027 budget and the Share Insurance Fund.
‘Tis the Season for Sharing Success with Members
As credit unions contemplate potential year-end dividends for members, Chip Filson reminds them not to hoard their earnings, especially when non-cooperatives are catching on to the idea.
AI Case Studies: Considerations for AI Workplace Use
With many organizations eagerly jumping on the AI bandwagon, Patrick Sickels encourages credit unions to slow down and examine the risks and emerging regulations around AI and develop strong policies and protections before taking on this developing technology.
Stop Guessing: Turn Your Website Into a Measurable Revenue Generator
Tim Pranger discusses the missed opportunties for member connection that occurs when credit unions treat their website as merely a one-way information hub instead of an opportunity to learn what members need.
America’s Credit Unions CEO Discusses 2026 Advocacy Priorities
In response to America’s Credit Unions releasing its 2026 advocacy priorities last week, the agencies new CEO, Scott Simpson, shares inside thoughts on the motivations and goals for each one. Emily Claus reports.
Will Merger Be Our Credit Union Story?
As the number of credit unions continues to dwindle, Denise Wymore examines shifting motives behind these mergers and asks if they will become the dominating aspect of our credit union story.
NACUSO in Transition: Board Chair Bill Beardsley Shares Insight
As NACUSO settes in with its new CEO, Randy Salser, and looks towards what’s next, CUSO Magazine sat down with Board Chair Bill Beardsley to chat about NACUSO’s past, present, and future.
Precision or Peril: Why Credit Unions Must Master Lease Calculation Accuracy in a Payment-Driven Market
In a world where car payments have become increasingly unafforable, Tim Yalich discusses the rise of leasing, and why it’s critical for credit unions to master these payment calculations.
NCUA Chair Kyle Hauptman Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
NCUA Chair Kyle Hauptman participated in a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services alongside colleagues from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and Office of the Comptroller. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the hearing.
IRS 990 Filings Should Be Required for All Credit Unions
Should federally-chartered credit unions be required to file IRS form 990? Chip Filson makes the argument that the data included in the form are important for credit union transparency and cooperative design.
