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In this GAC 2026 preview episode of C.U. on the Show, Todd Spiczenski of America’s Credit Unions shares why storytelling is the central theme of this year’s Governmental Affairs Conference and how credit union leaders can use personal member impact stories to strengthen advocacy on Capitol Hill.
In this episode of C.U. On The Show, Doug English speaks with Deedee Myers and JD Myers about how AI is influencing credit union governance and organizational readiness. They discuss how AI can accelerate both strengths and weaknesses in an organization, why workforce literacy and critical thinking matter in an AI-enabled environment, and how boards can responsibly engage with AI in strategic planning. The conversation covers practical entry points—such as “point AI” tools and vendor-embedded AI—along with longer-term concepts like enterprise AI, AI ecosystems, and the importance of security and explainability for regulated decision-making.
Congress passed legislation to fund most of the government through September, with a 2-week continuing resolution used for the Department of Homeland Security. The ISM
After a stellar 2025 in which emerging market (EM) equities returned 34%, 2026 is off to a good start with the MSCI EM Index up
We’re proud to share that ACT Advisors has been recognized through LPL Financial’s 2025 Summit Club, an honor reserved for a select group of advisory firms
January 2026 opened with modest stock market gains and stable bond performance. Doug English of ACT Advisors reviews market activity and outlines how portfolios and financial planning are being approached in February.
After a stellar 2025 in which emerging market (EM) equities returned 34%, 2026 is off
We’re proud to share that ACT Advisors has been recognized through LPL Financial’s 2025 Summit Club,
January 2026 opened with modest stock market gains and stable bond performance. Doug English of