Feb 16, 2023
Credit unions logged into a three-part 3i Webinars series over the last month on Rising Rates. Tim Gardner, EVP/CFO CDC Federal Credit Union, led the presentations and offered great insight, tips, and statistics to help credit unions navigate through the changing...
Feb 16, 2023
We understand that credit unions not only serve their members financially, they also strive to support their communities in infinite ways. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on these efforts. Zest would like to highlight the amazing service projects credit unions are...
Feb 16, 2023
The Nebraska Credit Union League held its annual state advocacy conference, Jam the Unicam, on February 1st in Lincoln. The conference included a lunch, local and national speakers, and a reception honoring Nebraska state senators. The event luncheon was sponsored by...
Feb 16, 2023
By Rob Comfort, President, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Wealth management services may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think credit unions, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be a high priority for credit unions this year. As we start 2023,...
Feb 16, 2023
The United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 582, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, with a unanimous vote on January 30th. The bill would allow flexibility for credit unions that have CAMELS composite ratings of 1 or 2, and have a management rating...
Feb 16, 2023
Joe Woods, CUDEjwoods@dolphindebit.comSVP, Marketing & PartnershipsDolphin Debit Access It has been said again and again that our job economy remains strong. Companies are reportedly hiring new employees, whether it is to fill a vacancy or expand on operations. ...
Feb 16, 2023
Nominations are now being accepted for three director positions on the League’s Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Tuesday, February 28th. Voting will begin March 14th and close March 28th in contested elections. Nomination information...
Feb 16, 2023
Credit unions can now access CUNA’s new monthly auto lending report that provides an analysis of credit union auto lending trends in comparison to banks and other auto finance companies, based on Equifax Analytic Dataset. Access to affordable, reliable transportation...
Feb 16, 2023
By David Baumann – February 08, 2023 CUNA, NAFCU respond to State of the Union address, share concerns over access to short-term credit. Credit union trade group officials are bristling at President Biden’s characterization of “junk fees” during his State of the...
Feb 16, 2023
As we enter 2023, losses from fraud remain a significant threat for credit unions, their members and businesses. Consider that U.S. consumers lost a record $3.56 billion to online fraud in the first half of 2022 only. And credit card fraud is projected to increase at...
Feb 16, 2023
By Steve Rick, Chief Economist for CUNA Mutual Group The latest economic and market data show a road to recovery, with slow growth in Quarter 1 through Quarter 2 of 2023. The U.S. economy is poised for a comeback next year, albeit rather slowly. 2023 Inflation...
Feb 16, 2023
Your Members are concerned or ask about NCUSIF coverage, and unfortunately most employees not only don’t know coverage but provide “NCUA coverage information” to members, which loses money for your credit union in every way. Specifically, using NCUA coverage...
Feb 16, 2023
Borrowers look to credit unions for the best rates on conventional loans but use competitors for alternative low-payment financing options that incorporate residual values. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report, 1 in 5 borrowers...
