SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Credit unions in North and South Dakota begin voting next month on a long-running plan to consolidate their two state Leagues, but the final package could set a pattern for League structure across the U.S. That was the forecast this week of Donald P. Couch, the...
LANSING, Mich. - Underscoring a trend among automotive credit unions to diversify, it hardly seemed surprising that three of the largest auto CUs in the U.S. carried Web announcements about converting to community charters. "We actually converted eight months ago but we made it official last week by changing our...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Credit Union League has named Sylvia Lyon, a nine-year veteran of the League and vice president of credit union services, as its new president and CEO. Lyon, who joined the League in 1994 as a field rep, succeeds John Radebaugh, who resigned in July...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The merger trend for credit unions - both large and small ones - has taken intriguing twists lately with a shift toward what looks to be ideal match-ups, according to Atlanta consultant and former NCUA regional director Allen Carver. Meanwhile, the NCUA apparently cognizant of conditions moved...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - It's an issue that firefighter credit unions have long grappled with: how to preserve their "special" common bond amidst the growth of community charters while also facing competitive forces. "Sure, it's a struggle and a problem every firefighter credit union has dealt with in trying to expand...
RENO, Nev. - Credit unions shouldn't be so quick to shed their credit card portfolios. Even if the portfolios are "stagnant"- not turning a profit -they do cement member ties, and one result of selling is opening up the member base to competitors. That was one of the messages shared...
RENO, Nev. - It appears CUNA will fight the on-going banker attacks with a message that trumpets the positive nature of non-profits and co-ops as a legitimate business vehicle, while at the same time refuting the banking industry's attempt "to set our agenda." That was the message of CUNA's newly...
RENO, Nev. - Here's a message for credit unions going into business lending: take it slow, do thorough research on potential borrowers, and make sure you're willing to pay the going rate for the most experienced officers. On one level, "you have to ask yourself if your IT structure has...
RENO, Nev. - Those banker attacks look to be a sure thing in 2004 and 10 states are now on the target list, according to CUNA President Dan Mica. To confront the challenge, CUNA has a strategy and political apparatus in place with state Leagues, other trade groups and individual...
DES MOINES, Iowa - State leagues from Iowa to Virginia are building up campaign war chests this fall in preparation for perhaps some bruising legislative battles in January with the banking lobby over an assortment of issues ranging from taxes to business lending and field of membership. The Iowa Credit...

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
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