Sep 16, 2021
International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) exists to raise awareness and celebrate what makes credit unions unique. This year’s theme looks towards our shared future and building a brighter future for tomorrow. It is time to get ready. Add these 4 things to your to-do...
Sep 15, 2021
The NCUL Compliance Conference will be held virtually again this year on September 22-23! The informational flyer is HERE. Please note the following: **Each session has its own registration link; therefore, you will need to register for each one separately. Each...
Sep 15, 2021
Federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking a CDFI certification can apply for the NCUA’s streamlined qualification process between Sept. 12 and Oct. 15. To qualify, low-income-designated credit unions must register in the NCUA’s CyberGrants system and...
Sep 15, 2021
The CFPB recently reported that credit access declined during the pandemic for credit cards but increased for mortgages and auto loans. The details were provided in a post as part of a series of reports documenting trends in consumer credit outcomes during the...
Sep 15, 2021
STRONG PAST, BRIGHT FUTURECLH Architects was a firm that had been round since 1968 and has evolved over the decades. This year, Rich Onken took ownership and is proudly carrying on the SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) status. The firm took this...
Sep 15, 2021
A new CUNA Mutual Group risk alert focuses on recent EEOC guidance stating that employers are allowed to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person employees. The risk alert states that, with the spread of COVID-19 variants, employers have been placed in a unique...
Sep 15, 2021
Small credit unions are essential to the future of the credit union movement. Not only do millions of consumers rely on small credit unions for their services, but these credit unions are also an important part of maintaining a not-for-profit tax status. That said,...
Sep 15, 2021
By Chris Harper, Senior Director, Membership | Filene Research Institute Across the credit union system, auto loan growth has flattened in recent years. Consumer preferences, economic conditions, competition, and technology has been shifting since long before the...
Sep 15, 2021
The Nebraska Credit Union League (League) and credit union advocates met with Congressman Adrian Smith on September 1st in Grand Island, Nebraska to discuss several important issues of concern to credit unions and their members. The League was joined by credit union...
Sep 15, 2021
The Nebraska Legislature will go into a special session starting on September 13th for the purposes of redistricting which is required by the Nebraska State Constitution every ten years. Redistricting is based on the U.S. Census data that was collected in 2020 to draw...
Sep 15, 2021
Leading up to 2020, the shift toward digital-first consumer behavior was picking up steam. Activities like shopping, gambling, and dating had become widely accessible online. When the pandemic hit, those consumers who had yet to adapt to these online behaviors were...
Sep 15, 2021
Announcing the availability of Credit Union Compliance Management System™ to all Nebraska member credit unions, a powerful tool to help your credit union better manage regulatory compliance. The Nebraska Credit Union League is pleased to announce Credit Union...
Sep 15, 2021
Congratulations to three Nebraska credit unions who were named as Top Healthiest CUs for 2021! First Nebraska Credit Union, Omaha, NENebraska Energy Federal Credit Union Columbus, NESiouxland Federal Credit Union South Sioux City, NE Go to...
Sep 15, 2021
There are 4,600 active federally registered political action committees (PACs) in the United States which are organized to raise and expend money to elect or defeat candidates running for Congress or President. PACs are organized by businesses, labor unions,...