Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ
Chip Filson ponders the ancient practice known as “field of membership” and discusses the numerous options open to potential members willing to go beyond field of membership.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Increase NCUA Loan Maturity Cap
Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced legislation to increase the loan maturity cap of 15 years on credit union loans to 20 years, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
Eight Steps to Make Your Credit Union a Stress-Free Work Environment
Employees are only as good as the environment in which they work. HR expert Amber Overla shares some ways to improve the work environment to get more out of your teams.
Tips for Communicating Your Data Processing Conversion to Your Members
Core conversions are a big deal, but communicating them to your members? Even bigger. Melissa Robinson has some tips to make sure you are effectively communicating this change and not risking leaving your members behind.
I’m Uncomfortable and Loving It (and You Should Be Too)!
Stepping outside our comfort zones can be, well, uncomfortable. But staying in them, John Beauchamp argues, is even worse and will prevent your credit union from growing and learning.
Bankers Asking NCUA to Extend Comment Period for Proposed CUSO Rule
After the proposed CUSO lending rule change approved in January by the NCUA Board, bankers are asking for more time to comment.
The Key to Finance Variance Reporting
What exactly goes into a good report on variances in a company’s finances? How do you make it informative but not overwhelming or dull? Thankfully, Becky Frankowski is here to share the best tips for writing one.
Don’t Shoot The Analyst!
Data Analyst Sarah Ashby urges credit unions to go into their data analyses with opens minds, leave their preconceived notions at the door, and to please not shoot the messenger!
Students: Enrolling the Next Generation of Members
With credit union numbers dwindling and de novo efforts few and far between, Chip Filson looks at one area of the country where new ground might be made again: schools.
Go Digital or Risk Being Left Behind
Web Developer and Credit Union Board Chairperson Kurt Hansen discusses why credit unions need to be focusing on digital support for their members–or risk being left behind.
