Cyber Risk Is Now Credit Unions’ Top Strategic Threat—And Leaders Know It 02/11/2026 05:14 pm MILWAUKEE, Wis.—For credit union CEOs heading into 2026, the biggest strategic alarm isn’t loan growth, fintech competition, or interest rates—it’s cybersecurity and fraud.
From Champagne To Cards: Cupid Meets Sticker Shock In 2026 02/11/2026 05:09 pm NEW YORK—Love may be timeless — but its price tag definitely isn’t.
AI Moves From Experiment to Engine of Community Banking Strategy 02/11/2026 05:08 pm PADUCAH, Ky.—Community banks and credit unions are no longer treating artificial intelligence as a pilot project or a back-office efficiency tool — it has become the single most dominant strategic priority shaping their plans for 2026, a new study reveals.
Zelle Tops $1.2 Trillion Again In 2025 As Small-Business Use Surges 02/11/2026 05:08 pm NEW YORK — In 2025, American consumers and small businesses sent more than $1.2 trillion using Zelle, marking the second consecutive trillion-dollar year and delivering 20% year-over-year growth in total dollars sent, Zelle reported.
America’s Credit Unions Urges Lawmakers To Add CUs To CFI Definition, Expand FHLB Access 02/12/2026 08:21 am WASHINGTON--As lawmakers consider ideas to help make homeownership more accessible and affordable nationwide, America’s Credit Unions called on lawmakers to support legislation that includes credit unions in the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs).
