Frank J. Diekmann
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Frank J. Diekmann
@frankoncus.bsky.social
Journalist, author
Here is full coverage from multiple angles of the response to President Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card APRs: thecudaily.com/presidents-p.... #creditunions #creditcards
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January 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Credit Union board members across the country have gotten their 2026 underway with the January issue of the CU Board Brief, the monthly newsletter that provides a curated list of a dozen top-level trends/stories they should be familiar with. thecudaily.com/first-2026-i...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Our readers and the CU community (or at least those not seeking to merge) asked for it, so here it is: "The Profitability Imperative," built around a clear theme: “The Sustainability Reset: Mission Requires Margin.” thecudaily.com/weve-heard-y...
We've Heard You! The CU Daily Joining With CU Community to Launch The Profitability Imperative in 2026 - Credit Union Daily
You asked for it—so get ready. In 2026, The CU Daily will launch and support a new, ongoing initiative:The Profitability Imperative, built around a clear and unavoidable theme:“The Sustainability Rese...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
To close 2025, NCUA has issued prohibition orders to 3 former CU employees who caused more than $1.7M in losses to credit unions. Story here: thecudaily.com/ncua-issues-...
NCUA Issues Prohibition Orders Against 3 People Who Caused More Than $1.7M in Losses to CUs - Credit Union Daily
ALEXANDRIA, Va.― To close 2025 NCUA has issued consent-based prohibitions to three people whose actions led to more than $1.7 million in losses to credit unions. The order mean the individuals […]
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December 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Ghost of Christmas (Purchases) Past will be visiting members in the near future, especially if they used store-issued credit cards. Here's the opportunity for CUs: thecudaily.com/ghost-of-chr...
Ghost of Christmas Past to Visit Many Who Used Grinchy Store Cards: An Opportunity for CUs - Credit Union Daily
NEW YORK — Millions of Americans and credit union members are cleaning up from Christmas today and perhaps still enjoying a holiday high, but expenses from the holiday are soon […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Sure, they're popular lyrics during the holidays, but as lending collateral, the 12 Days of Christmas are anything but jolly. thecudaily.com/12-days-of-c...
12 Days of Christmas? More Days Like 12 Days of Lending Risk - Credit Union Daily
NEW YORK — Making a loan is always an exercise in risk management for any credit union.  But analysts told the Credit Union Daily there are few underwriting scenarios are as […]
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December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Here's a look at how credit unions performed on a national and statewide basis, as of Q3, according to National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) data: thecudaily.com/all-over-the...
All Over the Map: How CUs Have Been Performing State by State - Credit Union Daily
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The new NCUA Quarterly U.S. Map Review for the second quarter of 2025 reveals that nationally assets in federally insured credit unions increased by 2.3% at the median over the year […...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Credit Union Chicken has finally answered the eternal question: www.youtube.com/shorts/yqPqH...
CU Daily Answers the Big Question
YouTube video by Frank Diekmann
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December 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Merry early Christmas! The CU Daily has answered one of the greatest unanswered questions of all time, and it involves credit unions. Watch this! www.youtube.com/shorts/yqPqH...
CU Daily Answers the Big Question
YouTube video by Frank Diekmann
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December 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The CEO of one small CU (who has also worked in a large CU) has some hard questions for his fellow credit union leaders, the CU trade associations and others. As always, we welcome your thoughts. thecudaily.com/ceo-of-small...
CEO of One Small CU has Some Hard Questions for Other CUs, the 'Movement,' and the Trade Groups - Credit Union Daily
Joshua Urbick, IBEW 26, small CUs
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November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
An awful lot in the news today, including "This Just In!" as they say: The American Bankers Association has released a survey it said found 67% of Americans want congressional hearings on the CU tax exemption. Story here: thecudaily.com/american-ban...
American Bankers Assn. Says Survey Shows 67% of Americans Want Congressional Hearings on CU Tax Exemption - Credit Union Daily
WASHINGTON–The American Bankers Association has released a new survey it said found that 67% of U.S. consumers believe Congress should reexamine the tax-exempt status of federal credit unions, while o...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Perhaps the Fed should consider the Credit Union Turkey Giveaway Index when it meets in December and is debating the state of the economy. thecudaily.com/food-insecur...
Food Insecurity on Display as 250 Turkeys Gobbled Up in Just 13 Minutes at CU - Credit Union Daily
turkey giveaway, thanksgiving
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November 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another CU mega-merger, this time involving well-known CUs in Washington State and California, has been proposed. Deal would create fourth-largest CU in U.S. Story here: thecudaily.com/mega-merger-...
Mega-Merger Involving BECU, SAFE CU is Proposed - Credit Union Daily
BECU SAFE Credit Union merger
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November 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The last U.S. penny was minted yesterday, and a number of analysts, CUs and others are offering their two cents on what that means. Story here: thecudaily.com/for-retailer...
For Retailers, CUs & Consumers, Trying to Make Cents Out of What to Do Now as Final Penny is Minted - Credit Union Daily
WASHINGTON–After 238 years, the last U.S. penny has been minted, creating challenges for consumers, retailers and credit unions alike. The last penny was minted Wednesday afternoon at the U.S. Mint […...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Shhhh. Members are 'soft-switching' from their credit unions, and you probably don't even know about it. The details are here. thecudaily.com/how-members-...
How Members are 'Soft Switching' to New Providers (And Their CUs Aren't Noticing) - Credit Union Daily
J.D. Power soft switching
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As part of its ongoing series on what members are being told in merger proposals, what executives are taking (it feels like more than ever), what members are getting (it feels like less than ever), here is the latest update: thecudaily.com/more-payouts...
More Payouts for Execs, Little Payout for Members in Merger Proposals: Part 2 in 3-Part Series - Credit Union Daily
SAN JOSE, Calif.–Another proposed credit union merger in which executives will receive more than $2.5 million in payouts—with no net worth distribution to members—and where there has also been an […]
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
First, on this Veterans Day, a thank you to all our veterans. Second, if you have the day off and want to learn some of the things you didn't know you didn't know, suggest you read this: thecudaily.com/heres-just-s...
Here's Just Some of What You Didn't Know You Didn't Know. And More! You're Welcome! - Credit Union Daily
HAYSVILLE, Kan.–You really don’t know what you don’t know—but the CU Daily is here to help you, with critical information on where America’s most expensive backyards can be found, who’s […]
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November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
CU Daily has published another of its exclusive (some might also say troubling) looks into CU mergers, which management teams are taking payouts (regardless of performance), whose getting distributions (not many) and more. Story here: thecudaily.com/payouts-to-m...
Numerous Payouts to Management (Even at Unprofitable CUs), Fewer Payouts to Members, New Merger Analysis Finds - Credit Union Daily
payouts to management, merger payouts, credit union mergers
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November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Credit Union Shared Services (CUSS) initiative has been formerly introduced, with a focus on addressing 4 pain points felt by small and mid-size credit unions. Story here: thecudaily.com/cuss-sensedi...
Underground Coverage: Credit Union Shared Services (CUSS) Model Officially Debuts With 4 Offerings - Credit Union Daily
CUSS, Sensedia, Blossom, George Estrada, Adam Anderson, Jay Petty, TalkDesk, The Sheeter Group, Bill Butler, Kachnga, Rize CU
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October 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The African American CU Coalition has named five new honorees for induction into its Hall of Fame. Story here: thecudaily.com/aacuc-2026-h... @AACUC1
AACUC Honors Five People as Inductees in Hall of Fame - Credit Union Daily
AACUC 2026 Hall of Fame,
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Edward Speed whose thoughts on the past, present and future of credit unions has drawn huge readership on the CU Daily, admits he has been "flogging" CUs quite a bit, and is now back with tips on how to restore the "soul" of CUs, and also sharing a book recommendation. thecudaily.com/restoring-th...
Restoring the Soul of the Movement: A Forgotten Book Every CU Leader Should Read - Credit Union Daily
By Ed Speed For the past year and a half I have been flogging our movement for what I see as our most destructive faults. It’s time for me to […]
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October 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
You're going to want to watch this! For International CU Day today, the CU Daily has brought together credit unions from Australia to Canada, Kenya to Korea in a one-of-a-kind video of Happy ICU Day wishes. Take a moment and check this out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e_w....
ICU Day 2025 World Greetings
YouTube video by Frank Diekmann
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October 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
International Credit Union Week starts today. Here's some of what credit unions are doing: thecudaily.com/internationa.... #creditunions #ICUWeek
International CU Week is Underway: Here's Some of What is Planned - Credit Union Daily
International Credit Union Week 2025, ICU Day 2025
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October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM