Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
April 25, 2022
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United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Behind The Scenes Of Financial Inclusion At Travis Credit Union
April 25, 2022
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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.
5 Ways To Go Green
April 18, 2022
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Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
Q1 2022 Was Historically Bad For Fixed Income
April 18, 2022
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
2022 NCUA 5300 Call Report Changes
April 7, 2022
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This webinar will educate credit union leaders on how the upcoming 1Q22 5300 Call Report changes might impact their data, analytics, reporting, and comparative analytics programs.
Changes To The Credit Card Market Are Coming. Are you Ready?
April 4, 2022
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Managing a card program will require addressing specific challenges. Failing to prepare could result in a damaged future for the credit union’s card program
Investment Trends And Insights For Credit Unions
March 29, 2022
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Callahan & Associates; Jason Haley, chief investment officer for ALM First; and Jay Johnson, president of Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the latest economic trends and market insights.
What’s New In The 5300 Call Report?
March 28, 2022
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Major revisions to the call report take effect in the first quarter of 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Industry Performance: Investments (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Behind The Scenes Of Financial Inclusion At Travis Credit Union
Along with hosting its first Financial Inclusion Forums — intended to be an annual event — the California credit union is making efforts to provide ...
5 Ways To Go Green
Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
Q1 2022 Was Historically Bad For Fixed Income
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
2022 NCUA 5300 Call Report Changes
This webinar will educate credit union leaders on how the upcoming 1Q22 5300 Call Report changes might impact their data, analytics, reporting, and comparative analytics ...
Changes To The Credit Card Market Are Coming. Are you Ready?
Managing a card program will require addressing specific challenges. Failing to prepare could result in a damaged future for the credit union’s card program
Investment Trends And Insights For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates; Jason Haley, chief investment officer for ALM First; and Jay Johnson, president of Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the latest economic trends ...
What’s New In The 5300 Call Report?
Major revisions to the call report take effect in the first quarter of 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Industry Performance: Investments (4Q21)
Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.
Industry Performance: Auto (4Q21)
Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
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.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
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.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.