Large Turnout for Annual State Gov’t Affairs Conference
On January 27, over 270 credit union professionals from across Wisconsin shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison. During those meetings, attendees shared their support for legislation to prevent financial fraud, strengthen financial literacy education, and rein in predatory lending practices.
It’s the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America’s Credit Unions.
CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions support their members and communities– a monthly series.
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Capitol Eyes 3.20.20
Under: Advocacy
While COVID-19 has disrupted everyday life across the world, Wisconsin’s credit unions have worked tirelessly to meet the evolving needs of their members and communities.
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Your Money is Safer in a Credit Union than in Your Pocket
Under: Coronavirus
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is top-of-mind for just about everyone. However, one concern consumers can put to rest is about the safety of their money at a credit union. Here are four great reasons why consumers should not consider large cash withdrawals from their credit union accounts
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League Annual Convention & Expo Postponement Announcement
Under: Coronavirus
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Governor Evers’s ban on gatherings of more than 50 people, the leadership of The Wisconsin Credit Union League has made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Convention & Expo.
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CU Direct Introduces Origence—A New Brand for Financial Institution Solutions
Under: System Vendor
CU Direct, the nation’s leading developer of lending software technology for the credit union industry, announced it has launched Origence™, a new brand for its products and solutions serving financial institutions.
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POSTPONED: Crystal Clear Insights with Convention’s Keynote Speakers!
Under: Uncategorized
A supercharged lineup of keynote speakers at The League’s Annual Convention & Expo is sure to leave you setting your sights on big things for your credit union and The Movement!
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Capitol Eyes 3.9.20
Under: Advocacy
In late February, over 50 credit union Activists from across Wisconsin traveled to Washington D.C to participate in the 2020 Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference.
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Data Privacy and Credit Unions: What to Expect in 2020
Under: System Vendor
In a changing digital world, many consumers continually weigh convenience and customized experiences with the privacy of their personal information. Consumers become accustomed to perks like scanning their loyalty card for an extra five dollars off, seeing an ad or coupon that fits their needs, enjoying faster searching, or matching a weather report with their…
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Consumer Best Practices for Online Shopping
Under: System Vendor
Shopping online can create stress. While reputable businesses have safely conducted online transactions since the mid-1990s, the possibility of fraud still lurks in all the internet nooks and crannies.
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The Similar Beginnings of The Green Bay Packers & The Credit Union Movement
Under: More on the Movement
Both organizations are non-profit. The Packers are owned by the community. A credit union is owned by a community of people with a common bond. Both of the corporations are directed by volunteers. Without dedicated volunteers, neither organization would have survived the hardships they endured in the early years of their existence.
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3 Routes to Modernization
Under: System Vendor
From trading to data management to settlement and accounting, the executives that I speak to recognize that they need to do more with less and still deliver a customer experience that is consistently ahead of the competition.