October 28 2020

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News

Trades Push for Economic Cushion

CUNA and NAFCU create a regulatory outline for the NCUA to help credit unions during the economic crisis.

Feature

Minority Lenders Offer Crisis Support

Jim Duplessis | October 26, 2020

CUs say outreach to members before a crisis is vital, as is keeping direct lines of communication open.

Editors\' Columns

A Year So Spooky, No Halloween Costume Is Needed

Natasha Chilingerian | October 26, 2020

Tune into your fears, and channel them into good decision-making and preparations for your personal worst case scenarios.

Banking With Run the Jewels

Michael Ogden | October 22, 2020

CUs should pay attention to the rollout of Killer Mike's new majority Black and Latinx-owned and operated digital bank.

Focus Report: CU Leagues: On the Ground

Stepping Up to Support Credit Unions Fighting the COVID Crisis

Peter Strozniak | October 26, 2020

Despite confusion when the pandemic began, trade groups adapt along the way, learn valuable lessons and develop best practices.

League, Credit Union Collaboration Is Essential to Advocacy

Jennifer Wagner | October 26, 2020

Advocacy ensures credit unions will always be here to build brighter financial futures for people.

Empowering the Credit Union Industry in the Time of COVID

Christie Kimbell | October 26, 2020

Two league CEOs talk to Filene about what they're doing to support credit unions right now.

The Credit Union State League System at a Glance

Natasha Chilingerian & timschafer | October 26, 2020

Check out this handy map listing the name of each league and historical merger information for those that represent more than one state.

Guest opinion

Mining the Data Gold Mine Within Your Credit Union

Amber Foucault | October 26, 2020

As face-to-face interactions dwindle, credit unions must dig deep to find new ways to deliver value in the digital domain.

News to know

Community News

Bikes for Kids, a Van for Veterans & a Home Makeover: Community News

Natasha Chilingerian | October 16, 2020

Plus, a California credit union facilitates a COVID relief donation from a 13-year-old philanthropist.

People

6 Credit Unions, Extensia Financial Announce Promotions & Hires

Natasha Chilingerian | October 19, 2020

Plus, an HR credit union executive in Oklahoma announces her retirement after 31 years of service.