Key Takeaways from the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
Last week’s 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference was jam-packed with great speakers and topics. With so much content to cover, Emily Claus shares some of the key takeaways for leaders to bring back to their credit unions.
Keep Purpose Constant: Reflections from GAC and the Gospel of Servanthood
Reflecting on her time at last week’s GAC, Denise Wymore wonders if credit unions haven’t ventured too far from their mission and calls on the industry to remember its roots.
NCUA’s Proposes Seven Changes in Seventh Round of Deregulation Efforts
In its seventh round of deregulation proposals, NCUA has set its sights on records retention, seeking to improve rule clarity and eliminate language that might be considered unnecessarily burdensome, reports CUSO Mag’s Esteban Camargo.
Washington Post Opinion on Taxing Credit Unions
Chip Filson discusses the history of credit unions’ tax exemption, why it was created in the first place, if we are still the same industry that was granted it to begin with, and what we would do without it.
Special Report from Day Four of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
As the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference comes to a close, Emily Claus reports on all that went down on the fourth and final day, including a young professionals panel, key election information, and addresses from several members of Congress.
Special Report from Day Three of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on day three of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference, including an appearance from Senator Ricketts, insights from the Filene Research Institute, and an update on the economic outlook.
Special Report from Day Two of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
Another day, another special report hot off the press! Today, Emily Claus covers all that went down at day two of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference, including ACU President and CEO Scott Simpson’s first GAC appearance and a chat with NCUA Board Chairman Kyle Hauptman.
Special Report from Day One of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference
As the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference kicks off in D.C., CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is boots on the ground reporting on all the latest coming out of the nation’s capital. With insights into this year’s Underground and info on the future of the NCUA, day one of GAC was not one to miss!
Making the Most of Video Marketing
It’s no secret that video has become the main form of content consumed on social media these days. With that in mind, how can credit unions join in and make the most of this trend? Marketing expert Peter Meyers shares how credit unions can get started with their video marketing.
The Year Will Not Wait
As we look ahead to what 2026 has to offer, marketing expert Bo McDonald encourages credit unions to move along with the year and all the changes it brings, instead of pushing back against them or worse—waiting to act.
