Data Sets

In honor of Halloween, a look at some of the spookiest cybersecurity risks credit unions face today – and how to tackle them.

As the gift card market grows and becomes increasingly digital, so has the product's utility. Thus, many consumers are shifting their habits and buying gift cards for themselves either due to an incentive program or to help with budgeting.

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month drawing to a close, CU Journal asked experts a simple question with no easy answers.

The Federal Reserve Board’s meeting to discuss supervisory standards for midsize institutions will be closely watched by regulatory relief advocates and those who want the Fed to maintain its firm hand.

What keeps execs up at night in the payments, retail and banking industries? Quite a lot, including disruption from tech giants and competition from foreign rivals.

From Democrats winning control of Congress to an escalating trade war and technology companies applying for a fintech charter, there are plenty of scary prospects facing the industry.

A look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in their communities.

Wells Fargo puts two top execs on leave as scandal's reach grows; regional banks freed from SIFI label lobbying regulators hard for more relief; FDIC to launch innovation office to help banks compete with fintechs; and more from this week's most-read stories.

Inclusiv's annual conference in Florida focused on the rocky road ahead for small credit unions – and how to ease the way forward.

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

Appointments, promotions and accolades from across the credit union movement.

Despite the fervor over mobile wallets and banking, one day consumers may never need to open a dedicated bank or payment app.

From branch networks to technology and cybersecurity concerns, there's plenty to keep leaders of CDFIs and small CUs awake at night.

The hacks keep coming — most recently to Facebook and the federal government’s health insurance sites — and consumer trust in online security systems disintegrates along with them, according to a number of recent surveys.

A look at some of the many ways credit unions are providing assistance for veterans, students and the community as a whole.

At Barclays' fintech accelerator, this year's class has fresh takes on personal financial management, recruiting and trade finance.

A look at the latest promotions, appointments and hirings at credit unions across the country.

Netspend customers kept from accessing paychecks; Sen. Elizabeth Warren rebukes Comerica over fraud in benefits program; FDIC poised to revamp deposit rules (about time, say banks); and more from this week's most-read stories.

As VR and AR mature, new possibilities open up for customer interaction in a virtual space.