Doug Williams

Dec 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jesse Zanger |Doug Williams |Alice Gainer

NEW YORK - Jurors deliberating in the Daniel Penny trial sent a note to the judge Friday morning indicating they are unable to reach a unanimous vote on the second-degree manslaughter charge he faces. That note prompted the defense to move for a mistrial, as the prosecution asked for the judge to issue what's called an Allen charge to the jury to keep them deliberating and to reach a decision. The judge issued the Allen charge, and the jury returned to deliberations.

Dec 4, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Kristi S Kelley |Tom Pierce |Doug Williams |Katie Stone

Credit unions face a pressing challenge: how to drive growth and innovation when legacy core systems hold them back. This isn’t just a technology problem—it’s a strategic transformation imperative to meet modern member expectations and operational demands. Future-proofing begins with taking a strategic pause or recalibration to open new avenues for solutions-assessing legacy systems’ capabilities or building a foundation for a new resilient, adaptable core.

Nov 27, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Doug Williams |Katie Stone |Darren Smith |Tom Pierce

Digital technology has been reshaping the financial sector at an amazing speed. To remain competitive, credit unions face the challenge of embracing digital transformation while retaining the personal touch of their member-first business model. Fortunately, digital technology can actually be used to help credit unions form a deeper understanding of their members and serve them in a way that is more relevant, personalized, and efficient.

Nov 20, 2024 | cuinsight.com | David Adams |Scott Butterfield |Doug Williams |Samantha Ziesemer

The first quarter of the year can feel like a clean slate for many people, especially where money management is concerned. Calendar milestones like New Year’s, No-Spend February and spring cleaning create natural momentum for people to re-evaluate their spending, savings, cash flow and debt management plans. Credit unions could be there for members during these moments of self-reflection and goal setting with personalized offers and solutions.

Nov 19, 2024 | cuinsight.com | David Adams |Scott Butterfield |Doug Williams |Jim Holt

The auto lending industry is facing numerous challenges, from market fluctuations to changing consumer preferences. Dealers are navigating a perfect storm of decreasing yet still high vehicle prices, stable but elevated interest rates, and rising consumer insurance premiums—all of which impact whether buyers can purchase a new vehicle. The supply of used vehicles has improved somewhat, but it remains a challenge, partly due to fewer leased vehicles returning to dealerships.