Stop Selling, Start Leading
Having a pretty mission statement slapped on the wall of your credit union lobby is great, but actually aligning that mission with leadership goals and the organization’s culture is what makes the mission possible to live out, says Julie Gessner.
America’s Credit Unions Supporting Candidates in the Last Week of Primaries
As primaries kick off in five states today, America’s Credit Unions has announced that its PAC is supporting 34 pro-credit union candidates and is keeping a close eye on two key races, reports Emily Claus.
Closing the Gap: Don’t Let Your AI Strategy Stop at the Back Office
As credit unions increasingly adapt AI strategies, Robert Swanson urges them not to leave the technology isolated on the front end, but to merge it with backend operations as well in order to better support the credit union’s core systems.
Helping When it Matters Most: Interview with CUTX CEO Eric Pointer
As Credit Union History Month draws to a close, Credit Union of Texas CEO Eric Pointer shares with CUSO Magazine a little about how his credit union started, and how that history has shaped the credit union’s identity to this day.
Following Filene Part Four: A National Movement
In the fourth and final part of her Following Filene series, Emily Claus shares how Edward Filene and Roy Bergengren turned a budding movement into a national one, leading to the passing of the Federal Credit Union Act, and cementing Filene’s legacy.
Harper and Otsuka Challenge Still on Hold; Crews Vote Coming This Week
NCUA board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper continue their legal battle regarding their termination from the NCUA Board of Directors in April 2025. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
A Statement of Belief from 1935 by Credit Union Founders
Chip Filson showcases a bit of credit union history, detailing the 1935 Annual Report from Gas and Electric Credit Union which discusses the strides credit unions were making at the time, their success through the Depression, and the unlimited future ahead.
NCUA Set to Vote on Nominee
Two important items are occurring during today’s NCUA meeting. The Senate Banking Committee is poised to vote on the nomination of Joh Crews for NCUA board member. Crews has a deep background in banking, securities, and economics including serving as Treasury deputy assistant secretary, as well as the staff director...
Following Filene Part Three: The Work Back Home Begins
In the third part of her series, Following Filene, Emily Claus shares Edward Filene’s early work in cooperatives and the start of the credit union movement in the United States.
What a Parking Lot Meltdown Taught Me About Sharing
Reflecting on a recent experience, Nathan Anderson shares why human connection is at such a premium nowadays, and how we can make intentional efforts to connect and collaborate.
