Aug 17, 2022
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced S. 4674, the Credit Card Competition Act. The bill aims to apply the two-network and merchant routing choice requirements to credit card transactions that now apply to debit card transactions. The...
Aug 16, 2022
The Nebraska Credit Union League is excited to announce Amazon Business for members. With Amazon Business, credit unions can access hundreds of thousands of sellers who offer business-only selection, quantity discounts, and time-saving features that help businesses...
Aug 15, 2022
Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below. More information, calendar invites, and registration links will all be sent via email in the upcoming weeks. For more information, contact Amy Shaw, ashaw@nebrcul.org. Omaha Resolute GroupSeptember...
Aug 15, 2022
by Jami Jennings, Director Digital Channels/Card & Payments As rare as it is in baseball, the Triple Play is the new power play for credit unions competing with big-pocketed banks. It delivers greater home team advantage to credit unions by allowing them to reward...
Aug 15, 2022
The House of Representatives passed two bills supported by CUNA, the League, and credit unions on July 27th. H.R. 3962 authorizes the use of remote online notarization and creates national standards and protections for its use. The state of Nebraska passed its own...
Aug 15, 2022
Strengthen understanding of overdraft program benefits to fend off uncertaintyBy James Darden II, Vice President of Operations & Client Services Leadership provided by outside credit union board members is critical in setting strategic direction and ensuring that...
Aug 15, 2022
Through a partnership with Jackson Lewis PC member credit unions have access to a FREE Employment Law Hotline. Have an employment related question?Member credit unions can contact Jackson Lewis law firm for daily human resource issues. Contact Chad Richter direct at...
Aug 15, 2022
The House Financial Services Committee passed the Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889) on July 27th on a voice vote to allow flexibility of federal credit union boards of directors to meet a minimum of six times annually rather than the current requirement...
Aug 15, 2022
Building a bridge between inclusive fintechs and inclusive credit unionsBy: Elizabeth McCluskey, Director; CMFG Ventures What percentage of venture capital (VC) funding goes to Black, Latinx and female entrepreneurs? If you guessed somewhere near each group’s share of...
Aug 15, 2022
At its inception over 50 years ago, the ATM fired the starting gun for the self-service banking culture and quickly gained steam as a crucial touchpoint that freed account holders from the shackles of business hours and banking at a single branch. Today, a myriad of...
Aug 15, 2022
The Great Resignation is not ending any time soon. According to a survey in Joblist’s 2022 Market Report,three out of four full-time employees are planning to quit their jobs this year. Download full article...
Aug 15, 2022
From the newest products to tried-and-true solutions, CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) connects credit unions to innovative products and services. Through its alliance provider relationships, CSS focuses on helping credit unions drive membership, grow revenue, promote...
Aug 15, 2022
Credit union professionals from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional Districts joined the League in hiking Capitol Hill to advocate for legislative issues important to credit unions. Representing the 1st District was Brian Christensen, President/CEO of OneUnited FCU...
Aug 15, 2022
By Chris Perry, MGIC and Josh Ley, CUNA Mutual Group Are you making the absolute most of your ability to portfolio lend? We have already seen a dramatic increase in mortgage rates from the historic lows of the past few years. If rates continue to increase over the...
Aug 15, 2022
This year’s theme for International Credit Union (ICU) Day is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™,” which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20. International Credit Union Day festivities include community fundraisers, contests, picnics, and...
