CUNA Calls on Government for Regulatory Standards Regarding Digital Assets
CUNA has called on the Treasury Department to create a national standard on digital assets, as they claim a lack of regulatory oversight has allowed FinTechs to gain an unfair market share that runs rampant with illicit activities. Emily Claus reports.
A Fee that Credit Unions Should Review for Appropriateness
Whereas some credit unions might see inactive accounts as a fee goldmine, Chip Filson argues that sneakily charging such accounts is potentially against credit unions’ founding principles and should be re-examined.
The Struggle to Show Authentic Gratitude at Work
When it comes to showing gratitude in the workplace, it can feel like something we often express out of habit, not sincerity. But gratitude should be given often and authentically to coworkers, bosses, and staff alike, argues Alycia Meyers, and she has a few ideas on how to begin making gratitude a consistent part of your company’s work culture.
Tighten Up Your Debit Card Security Before It’s Too Late
To wrap up cybersecurity month, Megan Thiemonge-Ramos shares some of the more common ways debit card fraud occurs and what measures your credit union can take to stay one step ahead.
FDIC: Percentage of Unbanked Households Dropped in 2021
Survey reveals less American households are without an account at either a bank or credit union, with the pandemic a main driver of the change, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
NCUA’s Spooky Budget Increase Could Be Curbed By Expanding, Not Reducing, Remote Examinations
NCUA proposed a big increase to its operating budget in 2023, and many have come out in opposition. Esteban Camargo provides a little detail on the budget proposal, responses to it, and why the NCUA should reconsider its plans.
Geoff Johnson: Goals, Changes, and Lessons Learned During His First Year As CEO of CU*Answers
At the end of his first year as CEO of CU*Answers, CUSO Magazine sat down with Geoff Johnson to discuss his favorite moments, lessons learned, and plans for the coming year.
The Credit Union Movement In Five Phases
Chip Filson applies Father Richard Rohr’s five stages of development to the evolution of the credit union industry.
Need Some Additional Revenue? Paging Your Plastics Vendors
Your credit union’s credit card program is more valuable than you might think, and plastics vendors know it. Ed Jesionowski shares a few examples of how credit unions leveraged that worth to bring in additional revenue.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day 2022
On the 74th annual International Credit Union Day, Emily Claus reports on the theme, “Empowering Your Financial Future with a Credit Union,” its meaning, and what credit unions are doing to commemorate the occasion.