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
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
December 16, 2019
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Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
December 9, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
November 18, 2019
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Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
Should Payments M&A Activity Trigger A Review Of Your Credit Card Operating Model?
November 18, 2019
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A look at whether your current credit card program is providing the digital capabilities members expect.
Technology Deployed With Change Management Can Boost Operational Excellence.
November 4, 2019
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A successful change management strategy gives teams the tools to navigate workplace changes in a deliberate, thoughtful, and results-oriented manner.
8 Avenues To Avoid A Fair Lending Exam
November 4, 2019
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Three credit union leaders talk about tactics to keep lending in line with federal regulations.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
November 4, 2019
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Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
October 28, 2019
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Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
October 21, 2019
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With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The Bank of Washington makes good business sense and its strategies for onboarding former bank customers, employees, loans, and more.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
October 15, 2019
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The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy ...
Should Payments M&A Activity Trigger A Review Of Your Credit Card Operating Model?
A look at whether your current credit card program is providing the digital capabilities members expect.
Technology Deployed With Change Management Can Boost Operational Excellence.
A successful change management strategy gives teams the tools to navigate workplace changes in a deliberate, thoughtful, and results-oriented manner.
8 Avenues To Avoid A Fair Lending Exam
Three credit union leaders talk about tactics to keep lending in line with federal regulations.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The ...
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
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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.