Aug 18, 2023
On July 26th, United States Senator Pete Ricketts signed on to co-sponsor the Credit Union Modernization Act of 2023, S. 610. The bill would reduce the number of board meetings for credit unions to no fewer than six annually with at least one meeting per financial...
Aug 18, 2023
Imagine yourself at a credit union event, excitedly exploring cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize your organization. You’re scribbling down notes, taking pictures of the presenter’s slide deck, and already pinging your colleagues on how...
Aug 18, 2023
Professional Development Grant funds opportunities for credit union professionals and board members to continue their education and training are accepted year-round. The mission of the Credit Union Foundation of Nebraska (CUFN) is to promote the shared values of the...
Aug 18, 2023
By Brit Barker, SVP/Enterprise Solutions, Origence The indirect lending landscape is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving consumer preferences and advancements in technology. The transition of retail automotive purchases from showrooms to online...
Aug 18, 2023
In late July, the NCUA Board approved the final rule on member expulsion for federal credit unions as required with the passage of the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act (H.R. 2311 / S. 1767). The bill was introduced by former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse...
Aug 18, 2023
The numbers show that there are roughly half a million ATMs throughout the United States. And an estimated 30% or more of those ATMs will need to be replaced in 2024. Two of the largest manufacturers have product lines that are sunsetting or expiring next year. Many...
Aug 18, 2023
3SI APP Technology Helps Reduce Risks at Credit Unions Part 748 of U.S.C. Title 12 stipulates that credit unions must have minimum standards of security procedures to protect their locations, staff, and members. Staffing challenges, branch transformation, and...
Aug 18, 2023
The League, in collaboration with over 1,000 organizations, including 23 Nebraska Credit Unions, took to their social media channels in celebration of the third annual #ILoveMyCreditUnion social media blitz on July 28th. The campaign’s mission was to raise credit...
Jul 21, 2023
By Andy Roquet, Senior Executive Benefits Specialist CEOs must have all the same knowledge that has served the movement for decades—plus more. Credit unions are facing a difficult people problem, and it may not be the one that immediately comes to mind. While labor...
Jul 21, 2023
Card fraud is on the rise. As sophisticated fraudsters continue to find new and creative ways to attack unsuspecting account holders, it’s more important than ever to protect your financial institution and cardholders from potential losses. One of the newer forms of...
Jul 21, 2023
ATM skimming attacks continue to occur at alarming levels. In 2022, there were over 161,000 cards compromised and 2,730 separate financial institutions were affected due to skimming activity according to data from FICO. That number increased nearly five times from the...
Jul 21, 2023
When the Federal Reserve created Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing), the implementing regulation for the Durbin Amendment in 2011, debit card issuers had to enable two unaffiliated networks on their cards. Technology and how people use their debit...
Jul 21, 2023
South Sioux City, NE – Siouxland Federal Credit Union and Midwest Community Credit Union are excited to announce their merger has received regulatory approval along with member approval by a majority vote of the Midwest Community Credit Union membership. The legal...
Jul 21, 2023
Thirty-seven (37) Nebraska credit union professionals and volunteers raised a record-setting $2,400 in support of CULAC, the PAC of Credit Unions, during its “$30 by the 30th” campaign. The campaign asked credit union supporters to donate $30 in the month of June to...
Jul 21, 2023
Credit union leaders from Nebraska went to Capitol Hill to visit with Nebraska’s Congressional Delegation in mid-July. Credit union representatives included Frank Wilber, President/CEO of Liberty First Credit Union representing District 1; Robin Larsen, President/CEO...
