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?
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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
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
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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.
The Benefits Of Fintech Collaboration
July 11, 2022
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More and more credit unions are partnering with financial technology firms to provide solutions that make it easier and faster to grow their business.
A Closer Look At Recent Call Report Changes
June 13, 2022
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The NCUA overhauled its 5300 reporting requirements in the first quarter of this year. After such a drastic data change, here’s how industry leaders can understand the updated requirements.
How Bay Federal Sidesteps Cyber Threats
May 9, 2022
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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
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.
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.
The Benefits Of Fintech Collaboration
More and more credit unions are partnering with financial technology firms to provide solutions that make it easier and faster to grow their business.
A Closer Look At Recent Call Report Changes
The NCUA overhauled its 5300 reporting requirements in the first quarter of this year. After such a drastic data change, here’s how industry leaders can ...
How Bay Federal Sidesteps Cyber Threats
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. ...
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.
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Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
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It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
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Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.