Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
A charter change and FOM expansion prompted Kern Schools FCU to rebrand as Valley Strong, but it’s a new growth mindset that has turned the cooperative into a financial force.
A new shared location with a popular cupcake shop has reversed the credit union’s fortunes in San Ramon, CA, where one branch is now serving members better than two were previously.
A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around the racial divide and gender bias.
The California cooperative and two for-profit banks together launched an emergency relief fund to support vulnerable businesses struggling amid a post-COVID environment.
Top-Level Takeaways CBC Federal Credit Union launched an insurance CUSO in August 2021 to provide members with money-saving options. As an added bonus, the CUSO also adds a new source of non-interest income. The CBC Insurance Agency has already surpassed its 100-policy milestone. The credit union now has plans to offer DMV registration services in-branch.
The phrase the more things change, the more they stay the same was coined in 1849 France, but it is applicable to cybersecurity at U.S. financial cooperatives in 2022. The methods attackers use are always changing says Richard Roark, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Bay Federal Credit Union ($1.6B, Capitola, CA). You
Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members stretch their dollars to the max.
Along with hosting its first Financial Inclusion Forums — intended to be an annual event — the California credit union is making efforts to provide products and services that meet the needs of underserved consumers who might be intimidated by traditional FIs.
This Military Saves Month, check out how efforts within credit union land have earned three cooperatives the Designation of Savings Excellence.
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.