Special Report from Day Two of the Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on the events and information from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference, including new information on America’s Credit Unions, discussions on AI, and community service.
Special Report from Day One of the Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on the events that unfolded on day one of the Governmental Affairs Conference in D.C. this week, featuring opening remarks from Jim Nussle, the Underground Collision, and CUPride’s first Stand-up Summit.
Next City’s Take on Credit Unions
Outsiders to the credit union industry can often see the impact credit unions have on their communities better than those in the industry can. Chip Filson details a few of those examples that spotlight credit unions that are truly serving their communities.
Credit Union Marketing Is So Easy
Often, topics around marketing can become bogged down in trying to appease everyone and make the perfect strategy. However, there is a much simpler path, says Bo McDonald, who encourages credit unions to take risks and create relationships with members.
What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors
The NCUA has been arguing for supervisory powers over credit union vendors for years now but has found little success with Congress; David Baumann investigates the pros and cons of such a change and what to expect in 2024.
Font or Fiction: How Scammers Are Using Fonts to Trick Your Members
Scammers are always upgrading their toolset in the hopes of tricking your members out of money. Emily Claus covers the rise of Homograph Attacks and how you can best defend your credit union and its members from falling prey.
The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System
Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.
Credit Unions and Public Banks
Chip Filson discusses the idea of public banks, why credit unions should support their establishment, and how they have a place today to serve local governments.
NCUA Maintains Normal Operating Level of 1.33% After News of Better Than Expected Performance
NCUA staff announced the Normal Operating Level will remain at 1.33% after reporting that the equity ratio outperformed expectations, reports Esteban Camargo.
Does Your Credit Union Have the Right Marketing Budget?
Everyone is in search of the perfect budget for their credit union’s marketing, the one number that will make all their marketing a great success. But while there is no one-size solution, Bo McDonald offers practical advice for finding what budget works best for your credit union.
