What Trump’s Removal of NCUA Board Members Means and Actions Now Needed
Chip Filson speaks out against the recent firings of NCUA board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, and calls for credit unions to begin taking action to protect the industry and the NCUA’s status as an independent regulator.
Trump Fires Democrat NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka
Late Tuesday evening, President Trump fired two of the three NCUA board members—Democrats Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka—years before their terms were set to expire, leaving Board Chair, Republican Kyle Hauptman, the sole remaining board member. Emily Claus reports.
The Rise of A.I. and the Need for Even Greater Vigilance
Financial literacy is crucial for our communities, but so too is educating members on matters of cybersecurity, and the increased threats that large language models pose to them. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo shares some ways bad actors are using LLMs to trick us, and how to stay safe.
House and Senate Both Pass Resolution to Nullify CFPB Overdraft Rule
As part of the administration’s deregulation efforts, both Chambers of Congress have passed a resolution which would nullify the CFPB’s Overdraft Rule, with the President expected to sign it in the coming weeks, reports Emily Claus.
Using Soft Skills in Management: A Credit Union Leader’s Guide
While often placed behind technical skills in terms of importance, soft skills are just as essential, especially for those in leadership positions. Sari Rahal shares why these skills must be prioritized and how to cultivate soft skills in your organization.
Is Crypto a Threat to Credit Unions?
Financial Literacy Month continues and this week Esteban Camargo cracks the surface of cryptocurrencies, what they are, how they work, and how credit unions factor in.
Six Key Steps To Increasing Employee Retention
In the midst of the “Great Gloom” and increasing employee turnover, Human Resources expert Amber Overla shares her six secret streps to creating a successful onboarding process that will ensure a new hire is there to stay.
America’s Credit Unions CEO and President Jim Nussle Announces Intention to Retire
Just one month after the Governmental Affairs Conference, America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Jim Nussle has announced his intention to retire from the organization in the coming months, Emily Claus reports.
Form Follows Function Even in Credit Unions
Like the Wainwright Building in Chicago or many species of animal on Earth, credit unions were originally formed to function in a certain way. But has the form evolved away from that function and what does that mean to the future of the industry, Chip Filson wonders.
Delving Into Digital: Credit Unions and Stablecoin
As credit unions begin dipping their toes into the pool of digital assets, Risk Analyst Alex Fleming explains legislation regarding Stablecoin coming down the pipeline and what this means for our industry.
