Lisa Freeman

Time is running out to apply to win one of Credit Union Journal's Best Practices Awards.

From a refresher on basic payments terminology to the new battle of VHS vs. Betamax, here are some of the highlights from the recent Trellance conference in Fort Lauderdale.

The 29-year credit union veteran oversaw a number of big changes and milestones during his tenure, including growing assets from $48 million to $558 million.

Fri., April 27 is the last day to register to participate in Credit Union Journal's Best Credit Unions to Work For program.

After 32 years of service – 20 as CEO – the credit union veteran will step down at the $1.2 billion-asset institution.

A look back at some of the highlights from the Credit Union National Association's 2018 Governmental Affairs Conference.

As the credit union faithful descend on Capitol Hill for CUNA's GAC, advocates prepare to defend the movement's tax status in the wake of Sen. Hatch's letter questioning the exemption.

Credit unions are awash in digital transformation, and CU Journal is undergoing a transformation of our own.

Credit unions all around the globe shot photos throughout the day on International Credit Union Day for the 20th anniversary of this special feature.

Sometimes it’s not enough to offer everyday value — you’ve also got to have some flash.

Credit unions and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau share a similar philosophy, but their methods often clashed during Cordray's tenure. Here's a look at reactions to his departure and speculation on how he might be remembered.

After so many political surprises in the last year, could a CU tax-status shake-up be next?

The industry was understandably pleased to see its tax exemption isn't on the chopping block, but this contest has only just begun.

Raddon's data- and results-driven Crystal Performance Awards go to credit unions that demonstrate high achievement on the firm's in-depth performance scorecard.

A new partnership between NAFCU and Hyperledger is said to be the first such alliance between the blockchain consoritum and a financial services trade association.

CU Journal's annual awards recognize new innovations that have demonstrated concrete results, giving readers a host of great ideas to use.

Everyone knows money talks -- but there's a growing consensus that the best employers also offer a robust benefits package to go along with competitive compensation.

If you're writing to regulators, here's how to make sure your comment letters get heard.

Plenty of CUs make mistakes in their strategic planning sessions, but -- even more alarming -- there are a number of credit unions that don't do any strategic planning at all.

Rice is retiring after more than 18 years of service and turns the reins over to the CU's vice president and compliance officer.