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3i Webinars – Rising Rates with Tim Gardner Well Received

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...

Zest AI Loves Credit Unions

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...

League Hosts Jam the Unicam

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...

House Passed CU Board Modernization

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...

Improving Operational Efficiency Via the ITM-ATM Channel

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. ...

League Board Continues to Receive Nominations

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...

Credit Unions Can Access CUNA’s Monthly Auto Lending Data

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...

Credit Union Trades Blast Biden Description of ‘Junk Fees’

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...

3 Fraud Predictions for 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...

2023 U.S. Economic Outlook and How it will Impact Credit Unions

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...

3 Reasons Now Is The Perfect Time To Offer A Lease Program

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...