Celebrating International Credit Union Day
Celebrating credit unions and their cooperative spirit around the globe, the 72nd International Credit Union Day® focuses on inspiring hope and support during difficult times. Emily Claus delves into this year’s theme, meaning, and celebrations.
Getting the Best Leadership for the NCUA
NCUA board member selection is a process that has slipped away from the credit union industry. One in which board members are not selected based on their familiarity or connection to the industry, but thanks to political favors. Chip Filson says it’s time credit unions spoke up and changed this.
CUNA Makes Independent Expenditures for an Additional Three House Incumbents
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports on CUNA’s efforts to support political candidates they believe will advocate for the credit union industry.
You Don’t Have One Credit Score, You Have Many
Contrary to popular belief, no member has “a” credit score, they have several, all of which can vary greatly depending on the scoring system. Pete Winninger compares various scores and methods to help you determine the best fit for your credit union and members.
Web Design: Let’s Get Down to the Nitty Gritty
While it’s important to consider the whole picture when planning out a website, designer Travis Root warns to not let focusing on the whole picture be an excuse to avoid diving into the nitty gritty.
Senate Committee Advances E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020
In case you haven’t been following the E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020, which was introduced earlier this year, John Beauchamp has the skinny on where it sits (and what it changes).
The Art of Confidentiality
As someone who deals with confidentiality on a daily basis, Mary Sweeny wants to remind credit unions and employees that information leaks don’t just come from failed cybersecurity measures.
Three Reasons Why Your Credit Union Should Be Considering Data Analysis
Does your credit union delve into data analysis? Keegan Daniel says it should be, providing three main reasons why credit unions, if they aren’t already, would want to take a closer look at their data.
NCUA’s Dire Warnings for NCUSIF: Credit Unions Must Pay Attention
Does the NCUA Board have a solid grasp of the NCUSIF? Chip Filson doesn’t believe so, and warns that credit unions must watch over their investment more carefully or be swept away in rampant government spending.
Credit Unions, Businesses Say PPP Loan Forgiveness Process is Daunting
As businesses and credit unions move into the Paycheck Protection Program’s loan forgiveness process, they are reporting that it is so complex and burdensome that they have had to spend valuable time and resources on the paperwork, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
