October 24 2018

October 19, 2018

PAC Donations Rise as Elections Loom

"We have a strong strategy about how we're going to move our credit union agenda forward."

Features

Small CUs Struggle Despite Strong Economy

Peter Strozniak | October 19, 2018

"I think we're seeing more and more credit unions that are looking at their geographic footprints, including their regional and national footprints."

Unveiled With Tahira Hayes

Giving Yourself a Break Is Key to Mental Health

Tahira Hayes | October 19, 2018

Without downtime, we can barely remember words, let alone figure out our lives or our next career move.

Editor\'s Column

Don't Judge a Credit Union by Its Trolls

Michael Ogden | October 18, 2018

Hurricane Michael's wrath leads to many unwarranted comments online directed toward the CUs impacted by the storm.

Focus Report

5 Roadblocks to the Death of the Card Magstripe

Tina Orem | October 19, 2018

Merchant chip acceptance is one key hurdle keeping card magstripe alive.

Mobile Makes Payments and Loyalty Go Hand in Hand

Mehmet Sezgin | October 19, 2018

CUs must understand how millennials and Gen Z interact with new technologies in order to earn their trust.

What Credit Unions Are Learning From Venmo and Zelle

Jeffery Kendall | October 19, 2018

The goal for credit unions is to make banking more convenient, simple and seamless for members.

Can Credit Union Marketing Campaigns Keep Pace With Omnichannel Banking?

Siva G. Narendra | October 19, 2018

Credit unions should consider how omnichannel banking can improve their ability to market across all digital contexts.

Balancing Trends of Convenience & Security

Rich Huffman | October 19, 2018

While credit unions should continue to work toward convenience, security should still be their priority.

Guest Opinion

Commercial Cards: A Window of Opportunity for Credit Unions

Henry Pooley | October 19, 2018

The renewed growth of commercial cards gives CUs an opportunity that has been overlooked by large banks.

Community News

CUs Build Bears, House Veterans & Help Homeless Youth

Tahira Hayes | October 12, 2018

This week's community news includes a day of service for Columbus Day, Build-A-Bear donation event and hockey program benefitting disabled kids.

People

Coastal Outsourced Solutions, Sharonview FCU Announce New Hires

Tahira Hayes | October 15, 2018

Three credit unions, two CUSOs and a fintech unveil People news this week.