Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
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QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Michigan Legacy Takes A Scientific Approach To Spotting Elder Financial Abuse
A partnership with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University has helped the credit union reduce reports of elder fraud by as much as
Data Breaches Are More Expensive … And The Costs Are Growing
October 2, 2023
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A new study from IBM Security finds data breaches are costing more to handle while identifying and containing them isn’t getting any faster.
Equity In Lending Takes Center Stage For 2 Credit Unions
September 25, 2023
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A pilot program aims to increase access to credit for people of color by bringing together multiple lenders to share data and practices as well as explore new underwriting practices.
ChatGPT Has Everyone Talking. Here’s What Some Are Saying.
September 18, 2023
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Senior leaders across multiple credit unions talk about how their organizations are tackling the explosive new iteration of artificial intelligence.
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
June 26, 2023
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A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
ValleyStar Credit Union Taps Student Talent
June 12, 2023
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A collaboration between the credit union and Virginia Tech is benefitting the credit union while also providing master’s degree candidates real-world business experience.
5 Factors Contributing To Increased Risk For Credit Unions
June 12, 2023
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Rising auto delinquencies, higher charge-off risk, and what you can do to protect your loan portfolio.
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.
5 Lessons For Credit Unions From Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
March 15, 2023
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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 more.
Data Breaches Are More Expensive … And The Costs Are Growing
A new study from IBM Security finds data breaches are costing more to handle while identifying and containing them isn’t getting any faster.
Equity In Lending Takes Center Stage For 2 Credit Unions
A pilot program aims to increase access to credit for people of color by bringing together multiple lenders to share data and practices as well ...
ChatGPT Has Everyone Talking. Here’s What Some Are Saying.
Senior leaders across multiple credit unions talk about how their organizations are tackling the explosive new iteration of artificial intelligence.
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
ValleyStar Credit Union Taps Student Talent
A collaboration between the credit union and Virginia Tech is benefitting the credit union while also providing master’s degree candidates real-world business experience.
5 Factors Contributing To Increased Risk For Credit Unions
Rising auto delinquencies, higher charge-off risk, and what you can do to protect your loan portfolio.
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.
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 ...
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What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications