The Storyteller’s Tale: Interview with Storyfi CEO Nick Olexa
CUSO Magazine sat down with Nick Olexa, President & CEO of Storyfi, a visual media company specializing in sharing credit union stories and experiences, fresh off being honored as New CUSO of the Year at the 2026 NACUSO Reimagine Conference.
ACH Reserve Costs: the Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
With traditional ACH processing for transactions such as mortgage lending, credit unions are losing hundreds of thousands a year in hidden costs. By modernizing payment processing, credit unions can instead use those funds to get ahead, says Jeff Osheka.
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.
What if All New Credit Union Charters Were Stopped Today?
What if tomorrow, there were no new credit union charters ever again, asks Chip Filson. While the idea may seem crazy, Filson wonders if that isn’t the exact path our industry has been headed down for some time, and ponders how we might get on a new trail.
A Helping Hand: Bridging the Gap Between Members and Benefits
A finalist for NACUSO’s Next Big Idea Competition, new CUSO Starlight serves as a bridge between members and money with credit unions at the center. Emily Claus discusses what Starlight is and how it can strengthen a credit union’s brand and its relationship with members.
The Refinancing Wave: What Credit Unions Stand to Gain
Thanks to the rising costs of living, your members are staying in their current cars longer, as opposed to buying new, which means more repairs and money out of their pockets. Tim Blochowiak discusses how your credit union can be prepared to meet members with the refinancing tools they need and build member loyalty.
John Crews Nominated as Hauptman’s Replacement on NCUA Board
Nine months after his term was set to expire, NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman’s replacement to the NCUA Board has been found in Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary John Crews, Emily Claus reports.
They Want Your (Member’s) Data
So you’ve found the vendor of your dreams, but in exchange for their amazing product, they’re demanding your members’ data…do you go for it? John Beauchamp shares critical policies and rules to consider before signing your data away on the dotted line.
Highlights and Takeaways from the 2026 NACUSO Reimagine Conference
Last week, NACUSO held its annual Reimagine Conference for CUSOs nationwide to gather, innovate, and learn. Emily Claus shares the highlights from the event, key moments and conversations, and budding CUSOs for you to keep an eye on.
The Visibility Gap: Why Transparency is the New Bedrock of CU Capital Partner Confidence
As the market changes and risks grow, Simon Moir makes it clear that credit union partners and potential lenders are looking for one thing above all: transparency.
