CU Town Hall Episode 135: The Spring Circuit Rundown
As the dust settles on a packed spring conference season, John, Mike, Glen and Lou led a lively discussion on the top trends and takeaways from recent credit union and fintech events. From emerging tech to shifting compliance priorities, we unpacked what’s driving conversations and decisions across the industry.
CU Town Hall Episode 134: Mergers, Mayhem & The NCUA
In this session, we discussed the latest wave of credit union mergers, shakeups at the NCUA, shifting economic indicators, and other headlines that have been making waves across the industry. We explored what these developments could mean for your strategy, your members, and the future of the credit union movement.
DeepSeek, ByteDance, and the AI Arms Race
John Best sits down with Emma Zaballos, cybersecurity expert and Product Marketing Manager at CyCognito, to unpack one of the biggest surprises in generative AI: the emergence of China’s DeepSeek. Emma and John dive deep (pun intended) into the implications of DeepSeek’s rise, the broader cybersecurity concerns around AI, and what it all means for credit unions and financial institutions navigating the AI landscape.
CU Town Hall Episode 133: FDIC Opens the Crypto Door for CUs
In this session, we discussed the FDIC’s recent decision to ease restrictions on cryptocurrency activities for financial institutions and its impact on credit unions. With prior approval no longer required, credit unions have new opportunities to explore crypto services—but also face risks like market volatility, security threats, and regulatory uncertainty. Join us as we break down the key challenges, benefits, and compliance strategies for navigating this evolving landscape.
CU Town Hall Episode 132: Data Security w/ Roger Grimes
In this session, we are honored to welcome back Roger Grimes, renowned cybersecurity expert and author of Taming the Hacking Storm: A Framework for Defeating Hackers and Malware. Roger shared practical strategies from his latest book, providing credit union employees with the tools they need to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and protect against evolving threats.
CU Town Hall Episode 131: Post-GAC Recap- Key Takeaways and Hot Topics
The 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference has wrapped up, and now it’s time to break it all down. In this session, we unpacked all the key moments from GAC, diving into the latest policy developments, industry trends, and the moments that had everyone talking. Whether you attended in person or followed from afar, we’ve recapped what we think matters most to you and your credit union.
CU Town Hall Episode 130: Pre-Gaming for GAC 2025
In this session, we are “pre-gaming” for next week’s Governmental Affairs Conference. Even if- especially if- you don’t plan on attending the largest annual gathering of credit union leaders, we gathered info on your open questions and the burning issues you’re most interested in hearing about. BIG’s experts, as well as other colleagues, will then serve as your onsite “eyes and ears” to capture the key takeaways emerging on these topics.
CU Town Hall Episode 129: Navigating the Ever-Evolving Landscape
In this session, we opened the floor to discuss the latest issues shaping the credit union industry. With the recent shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), alongside discussions on the proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates and renewed debates over credit unions’ tax-exempt status, there is no better time to connect, share insights, and strategize for the future.
CU Town Hall Episode 128: BIG-go!
In this session, we continued the conversation from December around the evolving regulatory environment and its impact on financial institutions, focusing on what to expect with the incoming administration, including the ongoing debates around H1B visa policies and their implications for innovation and growth.
CU Town Hall Episode 127: 2025 Predictions and Why Crypto is Poised for Growth
In this session, we continued the conversation from December around the evolving regulatory environment and its impact on financial institutions, focusing on what to expect with the incoming administration, including the ongoing debates around H1B visa policies and their implications for innovation and growth.