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Jan 9, 2025 | 
miamiherald.com | Mark Brantley
History books will tell you that Nevis is the birthplace of one of the United States’ founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, and is a land that has endured significant hardship and struggle during the global slave trade. Today, we are writing our own history and are quietly forging our own path while maintaining close ties with key international partners including the U.S. and especially Florida.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Steve Maloney |Mark Brantley |Kristi S Kelley |Elise Baldacci
Steve Maloney is president/CEO of Sync1 Systems, has more than 20 years of experience in the Information Technology field in addressing issues specific to the financial services industry. ...
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Mark Brantley
In today’s marketplace, attention has become the ultimate commodity. Gone are the days of traditional media when newspapers, magazines, radio, and even television were at the forefront of gaining customer attention. At little to no cost, social media platforms are the conduit by which products and services are offered and sold to the masses.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jim Nussle |Andrew Muzzatti |Mark Brantley
This week we brought the unified credit union voice to two important hearings in Washington, D.C., as we continue to advocate against regulatory overreach that’s harming credit unions. These hearings were a chance to directly tell policymakers that poorly tailored regulations are standing in the way of credit unions helping people in a tough economy.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Andrew Muzzatti |Mark Brantley
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday called for Congress to give regulators more power to oversee the growing nonbank mortgage industry, which she said presented unique risks to financial stability. Yellen spoke during a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, a regulatory body she chairs and which was created after the 2007-2009 financial crisis. It is tasked with managing risks to the financial system.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Milinda Miller |Andrew Muzzatti |Mark Brantley
Hiring the wrong person for the job is a costly and time-consuming decision. Data-driven recruitment allows us to measure the effectiveness of our hiring processes and make improvements, which ultimately helps us find the best candidate. In this dynamic job market, Human Resources should always be on the lookout for ways to enhance their recruitment strategies.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Andrew Muzzatti |Mark Brantley
Recent regulatory actions have credit unions facing a “tidal wave” of burdens and restrictions, Afena Federal Credit Union President/CEO Karen Madry told the Senate Banking Committee in testimony Thursday. Madry testified on behalf of America’s Credit Unions for a hearing on financial services fees. “The onslaught of new regulations and attacks on income sources is making it harder for smaller credit unions to survive,” Madry said.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Andrew Muzzatti |Mark Brantley |John Pesh
One good thing about the current economy for homeowners is the massive amount of equity that you might have. However, using your home’s equity while interest rates are high can be both beneficial and risky. Let’s dive in to a couple pros and cons…Lower than the alternative: While the interest rates on home equity loans or HELOCs may be higher right now, there’s a good chance they’re still lower than rates on credit cards or personal loans.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Mark Brantley |John Pettit |John Pesh |Andrew Muzzatti
In today’s fast-paced financial industry, instant payments are game-changing—and causing significant challenges for credit unions. Emerging rails such as TCH RTP and FedNow have revolutionized the way your members can transfer money, allowing for real-time transactions that provide unparalleled convenience to consumers and businesses alike. Yet, the immediacy of these transactions coupled with the ever-present threat of fraud also poses considerable risks.
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May 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Mark Brantley |John Pettit |John Pesh |Marla Pieton
Managing wealth wisely is key to long-term personal financial success and stability. Although credit unions are known for their member-focused services and community-oriented approach, little is known about their collaborations with wealth management companies to provide comprehensive financial services to their members.
