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
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.
The Importance Of Collateral Review In Commercial Lending
March 16, 2022
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Member business lending requires an extra layer of due diligence: appraising the appraisal to help reduce risk.
The Importance Of Environmental Site Assessments In Commercial Lending
February 7, 2022
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Knowledge is power, or at least innocence, when it comes to appraising collateral in commercial loan underwriting.
Credit Union Outlook 2022: Collections And Delinquencies
January 26, 2022
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In today’s environment, credit unions will need to focus on modernizing their collection operations.
2022 Vendor Showcase (Part 2)
January 21, 2022
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
2022 Vendor Showcase (Part 1)
January 18, 2022
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Then And Now: The COVID Crisis For VSECU
January 10, 2022
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Inside the cooperative’s pandemic response effort and remote working strategy.
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.
The Importance Of Collateral Review In Commercial Lending
Member business lending requires an extra layer of due diligence: appraising the appraisal to help reduce risk.
The Importance Of Environmental Site Assessments In Commercial Lending
Knowledge is power, or at least innocence, when it comes to appraising collateral in commercial loan underwriting.
Credit Union Outlook 2022: Collections And Delinquencies
In today’s environment, credit unions will need to focus on modernizing their collection operations.
2022 Vendor Showcase (Part 2)
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
2022 Vendor Showcase (Part 1)
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
Then And Now: The COVID Crisis For VSECU
Inside the cooperative's pandemic response effort and remote working strategy.
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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.