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NAFCU’s State of the Industry complimentary, virtual event, held Thursday, equipped credit union industry leaders with the data, trends, and key takeaways that are necessary to plan for the future.

Following a welcome address from NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger, credit union professionals attended several virtual sessions on important industry topics:

• Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist, gave a detailed economic update touching on retail sales data, personal consumption expenditures, and how small businesses have been adjusting to the shifting economy.
• Alliant Credit Union Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Marketing Officer Sumeet Grover discussed the latest technology advancements in the credit union industry.
• Strategic Resource Management Senior Vice President, Digital Advisory Team, Patti Wubbels reviewed current updates and insights on digital assets, including cryptocurrency, digital assets, and more.
• Webster First Federal Credit Union President and CEO Mike Lussier explained the trends and opportunities surrounding mergers and acquisitions.
• A panel featuring American Airlines Federal Credit Union President and CEO Gail Enda, Allegacy Federal Credit Union Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Brian Vannoy, and Strategic Resource Management Chief Revenue Officer Ben Mrva tackled the recent regulatory developments regarding junk fees, overdraft fees, and more.
• CUNA Mutual Group Director of Talent Andrea Cooper detailed the future of the credit union industry workforce.
• Berger, joined by NAFCU Services President Randy Salser, NAFCU Executive Vice President and COO Antony Demangone, and NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesack wrapped up the event with a deep dive into what credit unions can expect from the future of financial services.

Registered but couldn’t attend? Your registration gives you access to on-demand recordings of all conference sessions starting 36 hours after each session first airs, through July 23, 2022.