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WASHINGTON— As Treasury updates the federal government’s national financial literacy playbook during Financial Capability Month, America’s Credit Unions is urging policymakers to give credit unions a more prominent role in the strategy, arguing they are already on the front lines of financial education through coaching, school partnerships and community outreach.

SAN FRANCISCO— Chime is escalating its push to become consumers’ primary checking account provider, unveiling a new premium “Chime Prime” tier that offers richer rewards and perks to members with at least $3,000 in monthly qualifying direct deposits—a move that underscores growing pressure on banks and credit unions as fintechs continue siphoning away core checking relationships.

WASHINGTON— Banks and credit unions relying heavily on texted one-time passcodes may need to rethink that strategy fast, as fraudsters increasingly exploit SMS-based verification to take over accounts and push through payment fraud, according to new reporting by BankInfoSecurity on a threat-intelligence report from Recorded Future.

MADISON, Wis.-- New research from TruStage Retirement Solutions reveal that personalized and digital retirement planning support can drive meaningful clarity, confidence and action among workers, a shift that reflects changing participant expectations across the industry, the company reported.

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions said its newly released 2025 Impact Report shows the organization pushing credit unions further into the global policy conversation, while also delivering on-the-ground results in markets ranging from Ukraine to Kenya as it worked to expand financial inclusion and strengthen cooperative finance systems worldwide.

WASHINGTON—A new Mortgage Bankers Association report says pandemic-era mortgage forbearance helped most borrowers avoid foreclosure, but a sizable group of more financially vulnerable homeowners still needed additional support from the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund after those initial relief measures ended.