Do Small Credit Unions Matter? Should They? Will They?
Does the disappearance of the “small” credit union signal bad things to come for the industry? Chip Filson looks at the trends and suggests setting our sights back on the small to restock the pond.
Banker—But No CU Official—to Testify at House Competition Hearing
A hearing on consolidation in the financial services industry will feature the perspective of the American Bankers Association, which has warned about the impact of credit unions purchasing banks, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
How to Create a Great Member Disservice Team
Never waste time wondering how you can easily annoy and disservice your credit union members again as John Beauchamp shares his list for how to create an exceptional member “disservice” team!
Your Credit Union Needs a Data Analyst, Not a Data Gopher
BlueOx Credit Union’s George Hopper explains why your credit union needs a data analyst, as well as what to avoid when taking the plunge, and what to look for in a good analyst.
A Cooperative DEEP in Formation
Chip Filson shares the story of a recently opened grocery cooperative and the optimism it engenders. Where communities pull together to provide cooperative solutions, credit unions should be there to support them along the way.
Hauptman: NCUA Must Make It Easier to Form a Credit Union
NCUA board Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman believes that the NCUA must make it easier for groups to form new credit unions and should stop encouraging small, struggling credit unions to merge, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
Understanding Contract Terms and Risk Assessments
Patrick Sickels provides a look into contract terms that credit unions should watch out for and understand before signing on the dotted line.
Death and Taxes: A Tale of Bank vs. Credit Union Lobbying
Banks and credit unions have been duking it out in D.C. over the tax exemption status the latter are allowed. David Baumann recaps the lobbying efforts both sides are making to discredit the other.
Executives on Leadership: How to Build Trust
Alycia Meyers dives into the method behind trust and shares a few secrets from leaders on how they build trust–starting with employees.
Hood: Regulators Need to Develop Joint Cannabis Banking Policy
NCUA Board member Rodney Hood called on federal banking regulators to begin developing a joint principles-based approach to marijuana banking, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
