CECL: A Half-Baked Cake
One year after implementation, there’s still work to be done when it comes to new rules around expected credit losses.
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Everyone’s A Risk Manager At Logix FCU
For the past decade, the credit union’s head risk leader has been evangelizing the idea that everyone must be a risk manager to ensure the
5 Lessons For Credit Unions From Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
The crisis is still unfolding, but the latest high-profile bank failure has plenty of takeaways for credit unions around asset management, net worth, communication, and
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
February 13, 2023
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Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
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.
Elderly Financial Exploitation Is A Growing Problem. Here’s How To Help.
December 12, 2022
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Two credit unions and their regulator share their experience and best practices as isolation and vulnerability take their toll.
Increase Revenue By Offering IBM iSystem Backup And Recovery Services
December 5, 2022
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A data protection service is key to safeguard members’ personal information.
It Takes A Team To Fight Fraud
October 15, 2022
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Verve, A Credit Union is collaborating with local law enforcement to help community members better protect themselves against a variety of fraud.
Tackling Inflation And The Auto Industry, Part 1: Protecting Your Credit Union From Car Market Volatility
October 10, 2022
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Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their loan portfolios.
How To Expand Fraud-Fighting Capabilities With Linked Analysis
October 4, 2022
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Advanced fraud detection gives financial institutions more power to fight fraud or even stop it before it starts.
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.
Fight Fraud With Connected Experiences
August 29, 2022
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Credit unions must invest in data to intelligently protect and serve members.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
July 18, 2022
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A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Elderly Financial Exploitation Is A Growing Problem. Here’s How To Help.
Two credit unions and their regulator share their experience and best practices as isolation and vulnerability take their toll.
Increase Revenue By Offering IBM iSystem Backup And Recovery Services
A data protection service is key to safeguard members' personal information.
It Takes A Team To Fight Fraud
Verve, A Credit Union is collaborating with local law enforcement to help community members better protect themselves against a variety of fraud.
Tackling Inflation And The Auto Industry, Part 1: Protecting Your Credit Union From Car Market Volatility
Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their ...
How To Expand Fraud-Fighting Capabilities With Linked Analysis
Advanced fraud detection gives financial institutions more power to fight fraud or even stop it before it starts.
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 ...
Fight Fraud With Connected Experiences
Credit unions must invest in data to intelligently protect and serve members.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
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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.