There is a difference among various demographics on what offends them most. That means credit unions must understand their member base and what drives their engagement and retention.
November 25
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Hospitality sector credits are coming out of forbearance just as coronavirus cases surge. Restructurings and charge-offs could mount unless vaccine distribution happens quickly enough to jump-start travel by mid-2021.November 23
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The president-elect has legal backing to fire Director Kathy Kraninger thanks to a recent court ruling, but Republicans are prepared to challenge his ability to choose her successor.November 23
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The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.November 23
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Participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and other emergency lending during the pandemic has swelled many small banks’ balance sheets. Federal regulators are giving them a temporary pass on supervisory requirements tied to their size.November 20
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Some large banks have come under fire from the GOP for curbing services to firms in controversial industries, such as firearms and fossil fuels. A proposal by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency aims to block banks from taking such stances.November 20
Jane Allerman-Rey, the mutual's chief operating officer, will take on the new role in January.
Agility Bank, one of two women-led groups seeking charters, is looking to open next spring.
With many Americans and members of Congress questioning the results of the presidential election, financial services trade associations quickly vowed to work with the incoming administration.
Many credit unions offer these accounts to help members improve their financial behaviors, but some in the industry are wondering how long the surge could last.
The industry is calling for lawmakers to extend changes to NCUA's Central Liquidity Facility and more before Congress adjourns.
Management at the Oklahoma City bank prides itself on listening to employees, and embracing the volunteer policy suggested by the chief marketing officer is just one example of that.
It can be difficult to measure the effectiveness of the wellness programs that banks offer to employees to help keep morale high, stay competitive in recruiting and lower health care expenses.
PODCASTS
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A sneak peek of a new podcast launching on American Banker later this summer as part of our Leaders Forum, where senior voices and innovators will share their leadership experiences and perspectives on business-critical topics. Arizent CEO Gemma Postlethwaite talks with Ernie Johannson, BMO’s Group Head of North American Personal and Business Banking, about leadership during the Covid-19 crisis, organizational agility and lessons in discernment.June 24
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The Supreme Court is poised to decide the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's leadership structure, but the implications could reach far beyond the bureau.June 17
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Sells, American Banker’s Digital Banker of the Year, explains how he encouraged his team to take risks on projects like a three-minute account opening process and a system that analyzes core data in real time to help set deposit prices.June 16
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Competition over virtual currency could alter politics and global power structures, potentially to the detriment of the U.S., the author of "The Currency Cold War" argues.June 1
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Joseph Lebel's promotion follows a third-quarter loss as the New Jersey company company looks to get ahead of credit issues by selling high-risk loans.November 20
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If Congress speeds through Brian Brooks’ confirmation in the waning days of the Trump administration, it could make it harder for President-elect Biden to quickly put his stamp on banking policy.November 19
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called on the Federal Reserve Thursday to let several of its emergency lending facilities expire at yearend and return unused funds provided by Congress. But the central bank wants the programs to continue.November 19
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The Federal Reserve is facing pressure to allow retailers to route PIN-less debit-card purchases over their choice of networks. It’s a new stage in an old battle, fueled by the shift toward online shopping during the pandemic.November 19
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The company's new relationship with Billshark highlights its quest for partners that can deliver financial management products to complement its banking services.November 19
