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
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
December 7, 2020
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Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and when to destroy it.
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
December 1, 2020
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Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
Intelligent Communication Strategies To Improve Your Collections Efforts
November 2, 2020
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A scalable solution for outsourcing collections can save up to 50% compared with in-house efforts.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
October 26, 2020
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A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share seven tips on how to stay safe.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
October 5, 2020
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A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what they’re doing with that knowledge.
Best Of July 2020
August 3, 2020
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Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
July 13, 2020
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The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
Fighting Off Pandemic-Inspired Fraudsters
July 7, 2020
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Credit unions, insurers, and suppliers share tech tools for educating staff and members as fraudsters target coronavirus relief channels.
10 Ways To Stop P2P Payment Fraud In Its Tracks
July 6, 2020
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Here’s info credit unions can share with members to protect both from P2P scammers.
Why 2 Credit Unions Are Reserving More For Loan Risk
July 6, 2020
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CFOs from Workers and Patelco share their thinking about what’s to come and what they’re doing to prepare.
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and ...
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
Intelligent Communication Strategies To Improve Your Collections Efforts
A scalable solution for outsourcing collections can save up to 50% compared with in-house efforts.
Cybersecurity Awareness Is More Important Than Ever
A host of new threats and vulnerabilities have arisen with the move to remote working. For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, credit union security experts share ...
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what ...
Best Of July 2020
Based on July traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Predictive Analytics In Play At BCU
The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
Fighting Off Pandemic-Inspired Fraudsters
Credit unions, insurers, and suppliers share tech tools for educating staff and members as fraudsters target coronavirus relief channels.
10 Ways To Stop P2P Payment Fraud In Its Tracks
Here’s info credit unions can share with members to protect both from P2P scammers.
Why 2 Credit Unions Are Reserving More For Loan Risk
CFOs from Workers and Patelco share their thinking about what’s to come and what they’re doing to prepare.
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
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
Savana Morie
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
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
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.