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.
Happy Thanksgiving to All and to All a Good Night
As we wind down our work week in preperation for Thanksgiving, Emily Claus reminds credit unions not to be led astray by flashier and more expensive days, but to focus on the true meaning of the holiday.
America’s Credit Unions Advocating for Credit Unions to be Authorized Trump Account Providers
America’s Credit Unions has sent a letter to the Treasury Department advocating that credit unions be authorized servicers of the new “Trump Accounts” once they are rolled out, reports Emily Claus.
10 Years Later: How Much Have You Changed?
As we encroach on the end of another year, Bo McDonald reflects on the changes in technology and banking in the last decade and asks if our marketing has kept up with the tide or fallen behind on the times.
2025: A Payments Innovation
Looking to the future of payments, Joshua Velasquez examines payment methods credit unions need to be getting on board with sooner rather than later, especially as cash becomes increasingly obsolete.
