Special Report from Day Four of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Though it pains us to say it, the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference has officially come to a close. To tide you over until next year, here is one last daily recap from CUSO Magazine’s Editor and Journalist, Emily Claus, covering all the activity on the conference’s fourth and final day.
Special Report from Day Three of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on day three of the Governmental Affairs Conference, including insights from NCUA board member Tanya Otsuka, the presentation of the Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award, and a keynote address from legendary basketball icon, Coach K.
Special Report from Day Two of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Here it is, hot off the press! All the news and highlights from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C., as reported by Emily Claus. Featuring spotlights on the NCUA and CFPB, this recap is not one to miss.
Special Report from Day One of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
The Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C. kicks off and CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is on site. Follow her all week as she reports on the events, what’s getting the credit union community fired up, and what we can do to ensure the safety and soundness of our industry.
Due Diligence to Do When Considering Vendors
When considering projects that involve multiple vendors, there’s no small amount of due diligence a credit union needs to do before signing on the dotted line. John Beauchamp shares the top five to prioritize to make the most of these partnerships.
Reaping the Benefits of AI Efficiency Without Unforeseen Consequences
AI seems to be around every corner, with each and every developer toting their own and all the miraculous things it can do for you and your business. So how do you chose the right one? Andrea Argueta shares how you can find the right AI for the right purpose.
Current Credit Union Matters Unfolding in D.C.
As the administration doles out executive order after executive order, credit unions are left scrambling to figure out how these all apply and what they mean. Emily Claus covers some of the more pressing credit union matters going on in D.C. and how they might affect the industry.
How Members Turned A Credit Union Around
As a reminder that past is often prologue, Chip Filson recalls how State Department Federal Credit Union turned itself around back in the eighties after years of misused funds and lack of member transparency.
The Brain of the Beholder: How Aesthetics Influence User Experience
Aesthetics alter our brain chemistry, influence our decision making, and can even decide how members feel about their finances. Using science and the aesthetic-useability effect, Emily Claus discusses how credit unions can use aesthetics to turn banking from a stressful experience into an enjoyable one.
Adapting to the Evolving Financial Regulations Facing Credit Unions Today
Jennifer Kelly details the shifting regulatory environment for credit unions, especially on the wake of the CFPB’s uncertain future.