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BIRMINGHAM, Ala./TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—With CUNA’s revised bylaws now in place, expect league consolidation to pick up in the coming years as leagues seek ways to cut costs and partner in new ways.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—In planning for a how the credit union will respond to a natural disaster, staff need to be asked the right questions about their ability to truly support the CU when trouble strikes.

ANAHEIM, Calif.–There are six key consumer trends credit unions should be watching now if they expect to thrive in the “expectation economy.”

ANAHEIM, Calif.–Airbnb isn’t about finding or offering accommodations--and credit unions aren't about financial products, according to an Airbnb executive.

ANAHEIM, Calif.––Would your credit union somehow be more effective if all the exterior signage was about financial products but inside only pizza was for sale?

WASHINGTON—With longer-term auto financing becoming the norm as consumers seek to lower payments and address rising car prices, credit unions need to gain an even better grasp of the borrower, advises one automotive analyst.

WASHINGTON—A new solution is being offered to credit unions to help them battle the growing problem of elder financial abuse.

BRISTOL, Penn.—One small credit union that has grown its assets by 25% over the past 18 months says the key is to have a detailed plan and be willing to take some calculated risks.