SAN DIEGO— Accusing large credit unions of performing financial “magic tricks” that hide their true impact on communities, the Independent Community Bankers of America has launched a new national advocacy campaign dubbed “The Illusionists,” aimed at exposing what the group claims are misleading narratives used by credit unions to justify their tax exemption and rapid growth.
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TAMPA—As credit unions accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, many are discovering that innovation is moving faster than internal controls.
LANHAM, Md.— A new national trade association focused exclusively on credit unions under $500 million in assets is set to launch in the coming months, positioning itself as a collaborative, additive voice for small institutions at a time when their numbers continue to decline.
MADISON, Wis. — Credit unions are living through what Filene Research Institute describes as one of the most disruptive moments in modern payments — a rare collision of fast-moving technology, unpredictable regulation, and rapidly shifting consumer expectations.
TAMPA, Fla.—As digital assets move from fringe experimentation to mainstream financial infrastructure, Velera is positioning credit unions to navigate what it sees as a high-stakes transition year — one shaped by stablecoins, open banking, and AI-driven commerce.
WASHINGTON—As the Defense Credit Union Council opened its 2026 Defense Matters event at the Marriott Marquis, DCUC President and CEO Anthony Hernandez pointed to the American flag pin on his lapel as a reminder of why the room was gathered.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the mood is cautiously optimistic—but far from euphoric. Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking 2026 report paints a picture of an industry facing mounting pressure on growth, fraud, deposits, and technology decisions.
WASHINGTON— More than 6,000 credit union leaders are converging on the nation’s capital this week for the 51st annual Governmental Affairs Conference, the third held under the banner of America’s Credit Unions following the 2024 merger of CUNA and NAFCU.
MADISON, Wis.—Credit union lending, stalled at roughly half its long-run pace, may be poised for a policy-driven rebound, according to TruStage’s Q4 Trends Report.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Customer satisfaction across U.S. financial services held steady in 2026, but the gap between banks and credit unions widened as banks continued to gain ground in digital and operational performance, according to the newly released ACSI Finance Study 2026.