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Why It Matters Now

We're in a moment where the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could reshape the NCUA.

The CFPB is almost silent, and some lawmakers are openly questioning our credit union tax exemption.

Meanwhile, interest rates keep shifting and fintech innovation speeds ahead.

If you're headed to the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), or if you simply need to safeguard your mission in 2025, this briefing and video series will keep you focused on the essentials.

Use it to guide your team with clarity and resolve.

Watch the 3-minute intro video to see what it's all about.


Episode Listing

  Navigating 2025: Credit Union Leadership in Changing Times
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What are some ways I can use this resource?

Watch on Your Own

Set aside a quiet moment (or queue it up on your flight to GAC) and soak in each episode at your leisure. You'll still gather valuable insights and be ready to face 2025's changes.

Host a Team Viewing

Watch one episode at a time (most are <10 min) , then pause to discuss how each topic applies to your credit union.

Use the Discussion Questions

Each video ends with three discussion prompts to fuel deeper conversations, whether for GAC prep or everyday strategy.

Try Scenario Planning

Follow the best, baseline, and worst-case scenarios to plan how adapt given a range of possible futures.

Meet Brent

I’m Brent Dixon, and I’ve spent 20 years in consumer finance, including:

Over the years, I've worked with many CU clients on strategy. I recognize we now face a shifting national context that could call pre-existing plans into question and require significant adaptation.  

I started this year curious how it could affect our CU system. To make sense of our threats and opportunities, I dove into policy, regulation, and tech trends. 

That work became this video series and the report it's grounded in, designed to simplify the information and equip you to protect your members—no matter how volatile things get.

On a personal note, I grew up in a credit union household (my dad was a CU CEO). I've seen firsthand how cooperatives offer strength to communities during shifting times. I believe credit unions can both thrive and stay true to their roots when we navigate uncertainty with courage and community at the center.

Our industry matters deeply to me and my hope is to offer a practical and actionable resource at a critical moment.



Why I Built This Resource

I built the six-part executive video series and accompanying research report to give you a breath of ground truth and clarity in this particularly volatile environment.
By reviewing them, you’ll understand how to:


Interpret Regulatory Shakeups

The CFPB is quiet, the NCUA may lose independence, and “ten‑for‑one” repeals loom. We clarify what’s changing, why it matters, and how to fine‑tune your governance.

Manage Tax Policy Uncertainty

Congress is eyeing credit unions for revenue. See how losing the tax exemption could hit pricing, capital, and member trust—and get proactive steps to stay ahead.

Plan Lending & Economic Strategies

Rates are volatile, inflation hovers. Explore ways to juggle deposit costs and grow lending—even if local economies or the Fed zigzag.

Position Against the Competition

With deregulation, big banks and tech giants can move faster. We show how to lean on member ties, local presence, and practical innovations to keep your edge.

Navigate Crypto & Digital Assets

A pro‑crypto administration brings fresh upsides—and fraud risks. Learn about stablecoins, AML measures, and protecting members from volatile markets.

Support Scenario Planning

Use the best-, baseline-, and worst-case frameworks to rehearse and test your game plan proactivity

Right now, we’re living in a whitewater world, where sudden policy changes and hyperconnected markets force us to adapt quickly, or risk flipping over.


This strategic briefing series helps you read the currents to steer through the rapid -protecting your members, your mission, and your bottom line.