Feb 11, 2026
America’s Credit Unions CEO Scott Simpson reflects on his first
90 days in the role and offers a preview of March’s Government
Affairs Conference. Barlow Research Managing Partner Sandy Hanson
shares new and unexpected insights on how SMBs prefer to engage
with financial providers. Also- PayPal’s plunge brings
another of our 2025 BIGgo squares back into play, and an insider’s
uncommon take on FTX.
Links related to this episode:
- America’s Credit Unions: https://www.americascreditunions.org/
- The Government Affairs Conference, March 1-5 in Washington DC- breakout sessions now announced: https://www.americascreditunions.org/events-training/conference/governmental-affairs-conference/breakout-sessions
- Barlow Research: https://barlowresearch.com/
- Deluxe Exchange: https://www.deluxe.com/deluxe-exchange/
- Yahoo Finance on PayPal’s earnings miss and Elon Musk rumors: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/paypal-tanks-earnings-miss-could-165640023.html
Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday February 18 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. This month’s session will feature guest Brian Bodell, CEO of Movemint (formerly Digital Storefront). The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required: https://www.cutownhall.com/
Check out CU Unplugged, an unscripted, participant-powered
gathering designed to foster unfiltered conversation on the topics
participants most critical. The event is open to all credit union
leaders, but the group will be kept intentionally small for maximum
impact. Join us March 30 – April 2 at Visa’s Market Support Center
in San Francisco: Visit https://www.cu-unplugged.com/
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