A Jubilee Event
Read more at chipfilson.com “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” We say these words in the Lord’s prayer. Where have we seen this ever done in “real” life? Society, especially market-based ones, do not practice debt forgiveness. Capitalism is built on finance, i.e. all kinds of debt—corporate,...
NCUA Responds to Budget Criticism by Cutting $6.7 Million from Planned 2023 Increase
In response to the vocal criticism of the proposed 9.6% increase to NCUA’s operating budget for 2023, the board finalized its spending plan with $6.7 million cut from the final numbers reports Esteban Camargo.
Get to Know Ashley Melder of Lender*VP
Get to know Lender*VP’s new Vice President of Professional Services, Ashley Melder, as she sits down with CUSO Magazine to discuss her experience, her role in Lender*VP, and how she and her team help credit unions daily.
Protect Your Credit Union’s Future with a People Development Life Cycle
What is your credit union’s long term vision for its staff? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo discusses why you need a People Development Life Cycle to manage succession events and protect the future of your organization.
Transparency: the Co-op Leader’s Advantage
Transparency is an essential element of good leadership, argues Chip Filson. But how do CEOs achieve such openness and how can a CEO evaluate their success?
NCUA: More People Joining Credit Unions, But CU Numbers Dropping
CUCollaborate’s David Baumann reports on the latest finding from the NCUA’s quarterly credit union data summary for the third quarter of 2022.
CU*Answers Develops CU*Out There! Community Service Program
Rachel Nesloney shares her experience volunteering in the community as part of the CU*Out There! initiative.
Giving to Get Back: Expanding Your Card Programs
If you’re hoping to get more out of your plastics program, Heather French suggests giving to get back. A rewards program might be what you need to find your way to the top of your members’ wallets.
Subdebt: The Fastest Growing Balance Sheet Account for Credit Unions
As more and more credit unions take on sub-debt, Chip Filson ponders the incentive behind acquiring such debt, what risks come along with it, and how these accounts will play out in the long term.
NCUA Establishes Asset Management and Assistance Center as Independent Office
On December 1st, 2022, the NCUA voted to re-establish the Asset Management and Assistance Center as an independent entity. Emily Claus reports on the reasons and logistics behind the change.
