Musings from the CU Suite

Compiled by Anthony Demangone, Powered by NAFCU

To all those affected by Hurricane Harvey, there simply are no words to express how sorry we are at NAFCU. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. 

I will say this.. the individual stories of bravery, compassion, generosity, and brotherhood coming out of Houston have been overwhelming.

Houstonites, you have grit.  

Now, on to the reading pile.

• NAFCU opposes NCUA's plan to close the TCCUSF. Here's why. (NAFCU)
• The wrong side of right. (Farnam Street)
• Sign up with our "thunderclap" campaign to help protect credit unions. All you need is a Facebook or Twitter account. (Thunderclap)
• What we get wrong about technology. (Undercover Economist)
• Simple business models. (Wealth of Common Sense)
• HSAs: The Medical IRA. (NSC)
• 9 Gen Z Habits for marketers to keep an eye on. (Adweek)
• Domino's is testing a self-driving car to deliver pizza. (BI)
• Data scientists are all the rate on Wall Street. (Bloomberg)
• Home equity loans are back. (WSJ)
• Map of which states have recovered from the recession, and which have not. (How Much)
• The future of risk. 10 trends to watch.  (WSJ)
• A conversation with a critic. (Leadership Freak)
• The customer service hall of fame. (24/7 Wall Street)
• NAFCU has a number of great events left to wrap up 2017.  Drum roll, please....
  • Congressional Caucus. Washington DC, Sept. 10-13.
  • Regulatory Compliance School. San Diego, CA. Oct. 9-13.
  • Regulatory Compliance Seminar. San Diego, CA. October 10-13.
  • Management and Leadership Institute. San Diego. Oct. 2-6.
  • Our first Lending Conference. San Antonio, TX. Nov. 6-9.

 Enjoy your weekend, everyone.