Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 26, 2023
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From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
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Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications
April 24, 2023
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The accounting standard concerning intent and ability was violated, and those charged with governance and oversight of the bank failed in their roles. All of these parties should be held accountable.
6 Credit Union Fiduciary Responsibilities You Might Not Think Of
March 27, 2023
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To ensure they are properly fulfilling their duties, credit union directors typically consult with a variety of stakeholders, but there’s one source of assistance directors might not have considered.
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
March 20, 2023
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The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
2023 Vendor Showcase
January 17, 2023
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Look Beyond CECL Model Selection
September 26, 2022
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Financial institutions have heard about the current expected credit loss accounting standard for years. It’s now time to act, and these steps will prepare your credit union for its first audit or examination.
Staffing Assessments: Why Credit Unions Should Prepare For 2022 Staffing Needs Now
December 13, 2021
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A comprehensive look at staffing can strengthen compliance and the use case for targeted people resources.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
December 2, 2021
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With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Northern Lights Up The Work-From-Home Workplace
June 14, 2021
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The upstate New York cooperative sets clear expectations and follows up with remote employees to ensure success in its WFH arrangement.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
October 26, 2020
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A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share seven tips on how to stay safe.
Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
6 Credit Union Fiduciary Responsibilities You Might Not Think Of
To ensure they are properly fulfilling their duties, credit union directors typically consult with a variety of stakeholders, but there’s one source of assistance directors ...
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Look Beyond CECL Model Selection
Financial institutions have heard about the current expected credit loss accounting standard for years. It’s now time to act, and these steps will prepare your ...
Staffing Assessments: Why Credit Unions Should Prepare For 2022 Staffing Needs Now
A comprehensive look at staffing can strengthen compliance and the use case for targeted people resources.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Northern Lights Up The Work-From-Home Workplace
The upstate New York cooperative sets clear expectations and follows up with remote employees to ensure success in its WFH arrangement.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share ...
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications