The Power of Collaboration in Times of Crisis

03/24/20 • 51 min

John and Glen discuss how the opportunity to share ideas and jointly problem solve is a strength that serves credit unions particularly well during events like the COVID-19 crisis. Also, CEO Roxi Jensen of $40 million Embarrass Vermillion FCU in northern Minnesota offers an inspirational reminder of CUs’ community impact, and BIG’s Digital Town Hall venues for ongoing exchange of pandemic knowledge and mutual support.

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Mobile Payments. Murky Protections

Glen reconnects with Consumer Reports’ Senior Policy Counsel Christina Tetreault to discuss confusion and issues stemming from the differing protections afforded various payment methods. Also, Taylor Nelms on Filene Research Institute’s new Financial Lives in Transition initiative, and more on Not Google Checking.

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Voices of Resolve at the (Virtual) Public Square

In these critical times, we present highlights from BIG’s first Digital Town Hall meetings- featuring credit union leaders sharing ideas on how to help their members through the COVID-19 crisis. Hear about pop-up call centers, BYO Keyboards, skip-a-payment programs and other outside-the box tactics. Also, Glen discusses stimulus checks and Sherrod Brown’s digital distribution brainstorm.