Citing critical issues before Congress on everything from card interchange and overdraft protection to business lending and regulatory reform, CUNA, joined by state leagues, has now set the week of Dec. 7 for its "National Hike The Hill" campaign.
The $71 million Rutgers Federal Credit Union, which serves employees and staff of the New Jersey university as well as two hospitals, said Monday it remains open to a merger with a smaller unaffiliated nearby CU, locked in a bitter member/board dispute.
The Credit Union Association of Colorado/Wyoming said Monday it has expanded its web-based "Foolproof" financial literacy package, now being used by U.S. school teachers and endorsed by consumer groups, to include the Illinois Credit Union League.
Denver law enforcement officials were sifting through evidence this week after grabbing two suspects in a spectacular "guns drawn" armed robbery at the $8 million West Denver Community Credit Union late last week.
Less than a week before Thanksgiving the six-year old, credit union-run "Operation Best Wishes" campaign to support the troops is on an expanded nationwide roll managing to struggle without financial backing of its major benefactor, WesCorp.
The blog network has a new credit union entry this month from an out-of-work CU marketer from Illinois, whose weekly radio internet show, "CU Chat Up" is gaining some high profile attention.
Here's a tale about an ex-credit union CEO who abandoned the industry to take up a quirky new line of business and this month again received national TV exposure.
Marking a change in the Michigan credit union landscape for next year, two of the state's largest, the $839 million NuUnion of Lansing and the $639 million Detroit Edison of Plymouth,
Credit union donations to help the victims and families of the Fort Hood shooting massacre were starting to pour in from across Texas and the U.S. last week with special accounts set up by foundations and individual CUs.
State leagues are witnessing a surge in doctor house calls, so to speak.

From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
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From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
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From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
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From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
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From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
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From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
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From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
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From Alogent
With new CFPB deadlines for Section 1071 approaching, credit unions must streamline data collection. This guide details how Alogent?s automation solutions can help you ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
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Beehive Federal Credit Union transformed its commercial lending operations by replacing a manual, error-prone system with AccuAccount. Discover how they achieved greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in this detailed case study.
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From Alogent
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the teller line. How can institutions strengthen in-branch security without creating delays for members? This case study shows how one credit union solved this challenge without a complete system overhaul.
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From Alogent
Credit unions struggle with disconnected systems and manual processes. This eBook provides department-specific use cases for an ECM platform that streamlines workflows, boosts compliance, and enhances efficiency across your entire organization.
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From Alogent
Credit unions face mounting pressure to manage information while meeting strict compliance demands. This eBook explores how modern Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology helps credit unions mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
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From Alogent
Move beyond legacy imaging and manual workflows. This eBook provides a maturity framework to help credit unions assess their current ECM strategy, identify gaps, and create a roadmap for digital transformation and efficiency.
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From Alogent
Efficiently manage documents and automate processes with Alogent's FASTdocs. This eBook provides actionable best practices to centralize content, enhance security, and deliver fast, secure access to information across your credit union.
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From Alogent
Is your credit union's commercial lending process slowed by manual tasks and paperwork? This guide introduces a digital solution to automate workflows, speed up loan decisions, and improve the member experience. Learn how to transform your operations.
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From CUCollaborate
Considering a strategic merger but don't know where to start, this checklist provides you with a starting point for what is involved in each process of the merger evaluation. This checklist ensures your decision is data-driven and prioritizes member benefit. Learn the five phases of a successful merger, from strategy to integration, and fulfill your fiduciary duty to your members.
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From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
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From Bankjoy
Many credit unions struggle to engage indirect members. This case study shows how CommunityWide FCU transformed its app into a financial hub, boosting member retention by up to 25% with integrated financial wellness tools.
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From Bankjoy
Discover how T-Fed credit union reduced their time spent on fraud investigations by 85%, while identifying over $55,000 in attempted fraudulent transactions in 6 months using a real-time multi-layered fraud prevention solution.
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From Bankjoy
For community FIs, selecting a digital banking platform based on price can lead to hidden costs like member attrition and security risks. This report reveals the true cost of 'budget' solutions and offers a framework for smarter investment. For community FIs, selecting a digital banking platform based on price can lead to hidden costs like member attrition and security risks. This report reveals the true cost of 'budget' solutions and offers a framework for smarter investment.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
When Ellafi FCU rebranded to serve women+, they needed a tool to deliver on their promise of financial empowerment. Discover how Bankjoy's JoyCompass led to a remarkable 18% member adoption in 24 hours and transformed their member experience.
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From Bankjoy
Megabanks seem to dominate digital, but credit unions have a hidden advantage. This whitepaper reveals 3 pillars to deliver a superior digital experience that attracts and retains members, especially younger generations.
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From CUCollaborate
Credit union mergers are no longer a last resort, but a central strategic tool. This report analyzes recent data to reveal the key shifts in merger rationale, partner size, and regulatory scrutiny every CU board must understand to stay ahead.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
Credit union mergers have evolved from rescues to strategic imperatives. This playbook provides a framework for boards to navigate complex merger decisions, uphold their fiduciary duty, and ensure any combination truly benefits the members.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
Download Resource
From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
Download Resource
From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
Download Resource
From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
Download Resource
From Alogent
With new CFPB deadlines for Section 1071 approaching, credit unions must streamline data collection. This guide details how Alogent?s automation solutions can help you ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Beehive Federal Credit Union transformed its commercial lending operations by replacing a manual, error-prone system with AccuAccount. Discover how they achieved greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in this detailed case study.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the teller line. How can institutions strengthen in-branch security without creating delays for members? This case study shows how one credit union solved this challenge without a complete system overhaul.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Credit unions struggle with disconnected systems and manual processes. This eBook provides department-specific use cases for an ECM platform that streamlines workflows, boosts compliance, and enhances efficiency across your entire organization.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Credit unions face mounting pressure to manage information while meeting strict compliance demands. This eBook explores how modern Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology helps credit unions mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Move beyond legacy imaging and manual workflows. This eBook provides a maturity framework to help credit unions assess their current ECM strategy, identify gaps, and create a roadmap for digital transformation and efficiency.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Efficiently manage documents and automate processes with Alogent's FASTdocs. This eBook provides actionable best practices to centralize content, enhance security, and deliver fast, secure access to information across your credit union.
Download Resource
From Alogent
Is your credit union's commercial lending process slowed by manual tasks and paperwork? This guide introduces a digital solution to automate workflows, speed up loan decisions, and improve the member experience. Learn how to transform your operations.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
Considering a strategic merger but don't know where to start, this checklist provides you with a starting point for what is involved in each process of the merger evaluation. This checklist ensures your decision is data-driven and prioritizes member benefit. Learn the five phases of a successful merger, from strategy to integration, and fulfill your fiduciary duty to your members.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
Many credit unions struggle to engage indirect members. This case study shows how CommunityWide FCU transformed its app into a financial hub, boosting member retention by up to 25% with integrated financial wellness tools.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
Discover how T-Fed credit union reduced their time spent on fraud investigations by 85%, while identifying over $55,000 in attempted fraudulent transactions in 6 months using a real-time multi-layered fraud prevention solution.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
For community FIs, selecting a digital banking platform based on price can lead to hidden costs like member attrition and security risks. This report reveals the true cost of 'budget' solutions and offers a framework for smarter investment. For community FIs, selecting a digital banking platform based on price can lead to hidden costs like member attrition and security risks. This report reveals the true cost of 'budget' solutions and offers a framework for smarter investment.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
When Ellafi FCU rebranded to serve women+, they needed a tool to deliver on their promise of financial empowerment. Discover how Bankjoy's JoyCompass led to a remarkable 18% member adoption in 24 hours and transformed their member experience.
Download Resource
From Bankjoy
Megabanks seem to dominate digital, but credit unions have a hidden advantage. This whitepaper reveals 3 pillars to deliver a superior digital experience that attracts and retains members, especially younger generations.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
Credit union mergers are no longer a last resort, but a central strategic tool. This report analyzes recent data to reveal the key shifts in merger rationale, partner size, and regulatory scrutiny every CU board must understand to stay ahead.
Download Resource
From CUCollaborate
Credit union mergers have evolved from rescues to strategic imperatives. This playbook provides a framework for boards to navigate complex merger decisions, uphold their fiduciary duty, and ensure any combination truly benefits the members.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource