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
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
December 16, 2019
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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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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.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
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 ...
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What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
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Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.