SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - In a rare show of unity with banks, the Illinois Credit Union League has teamed up with two banking trade groups to seek relief on examination fees diverted by Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich to solve a state budget crisis. In a suit filed in Sangamon County Circuit...
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - One thing those bank attacks have generated is a keen new interest in co-op advertising among state leagues, and in 2005 there'll be an unprecedented number of them on awareness/advocacy/branding flooding the TV and radio airwaves from Maine to California. By far the biggest attention-getter -...
TACOMA, Wash.- The practice of franchised payday loans extended through a CUSO run by Harborstone Credit Union here and a Salt Lake City firm, Capital Finance, is gaining new support this month with four CUs - three in Oregon and at least one in Utah debuting a turnkey package. Harborstone...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In a pre-emptive strike against banker attacks, the Alabama Credit Union League has begun a nine-city media tour to spread the credit union message and "clarify the issues to reporters and editors" before bankers begin a negative spin. The media blitz, which has been tried successfully in...
SALT LAKE CITY - Against the backdrop of a popular branding campaign on TV, Utah credit unions were expressing private new optimism last week that a proposed resolution in the state legislature to seek Congressional intervention in the Utah tax fight might be defeated. "I think there are legislators out...
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - The California/Nevada Credit Union Leagues are getting an early start this month on putting together their $6 million public advocacy and awareness campaign with focus group sessions being held in five cities. Apart from individual consumers, it was unclear what other participants-whether business or civic leaders-might...
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah legislature moved a step closer this month to draw Congress directly into the bank/credit union fray over taxes and NCUA regulatory powers following a 7-4 adoption of an anti-CU resolution by a special Financial Institutions Task Force. Although the panel's unfavorable anti-CU vote was...
OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington Credit Union League has seized a novel approach to seize the "credit union difference" message: use a local film festival. The concept might be a springboard for a longer-running film on the Public Broadcasting System. CUNA likes the Washington League idea, too, with top leaders planning to...
BEAVERTON, Ore. - With public advocacy and credit union awareness suddenly becoming front-burner strategy, two more state credit union leagues - the Credit Union Association of Oregon and the Utah League of Credit Unions - have launched pre-Thanksgiving statewide ad campaigns. Both projects-much like a far more expensive radio/newspaper blitz...
LOS ANGELES - After nearly 18 months in the works, federal grant money-drawn in part from Treasury's First Accounts-is proving a boon to membership gains by four southern California credit unions among Hispanics. "Now we have something to show for our efforts-4,000 members moved from unbanked status," declared George Poitou,...

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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 Picus Security
With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
Download Resource
From Picus Security
Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
Download Resource
From Picus Security
Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
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 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 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