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
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.
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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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.