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
The Cooperative Fight Against Deposit Fraud
March 11, 2019
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Sharing returned deposit information fuels the powerful database in the fight against fraud.
How To Ace The ACET
March 11, 2019
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The NCUA’s new cybersecurity assessment tool is a handful, but there’s help at hand.
GAC Kicks Off With Small Credit Unions Thinking Big
March 10, 2019
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CUNA CEO tells Small Credit Union Roundtable attendees to not sell themselves short, and that credit unions need to focus on the real competition, not each other.
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund
March 7, 2019
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The regulator blames the victim while selling out credit union members when they need their credit unions most.
A Dissection Of The Core Processing Marketplace
March 1, 2019
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Fiserv and Symitar continue to dominate, but a plethora of possibilities present choices to credit unions when it comes time to convert or commit.
Start Today To Be Prepared At The GAC
February 28, 2019
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Seasoned conventioneers share their best practices for a successful foray to the movement’s biggest gathering.
The NCUA Spent $1.5 Billion Of Member Funds. Where’s The Transparency? Where’s The Accountability?
February 5, 2019
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Salad and scotch isn’t the real issue at the regulator. The real issue is how it liquidated taxi medallion lenders and borrowers to top up its own budget with TCCUSF recoveries.
Best Of January 2019
February 4, 2019
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Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Tried-And-True Tips To Fight Fraud In 2019
January 25, 2019
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People in the know share what they know as the new year unfolds.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions
January 25, 2019
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The regulator’s war on concentration risk belies the reality that all credit unions have niches and concentrations, and it’s an excuse not to creatively seek workouts in the cooperative spirit.
The Cooperative Fight Against Deposit Fraud
Sharing returned deposit information fuels the powerful database in the fight against fraud.
How To Ace The ACET
The NCUA’s new cybersecurity assessment tool is a handful, but there’s help at hand.
GAC Kicks Off With Small Credit Unions Thinking Big
CUNA CEO tells Small Credit Union Roundtable attendees to not sell themselves short, and that credit unions need to focus on the real competition, not ...
A Dissection Of The Core Processing Marketplace
Fiserv and Symitar continue to dominate, but a plethora of possibilities present choices to credit unions when it comes time to convert or commit.
Start Today To Be Prepared At The GAC
Seasoned conventioneers share their best practices for a successful foray to the movement’s biggest gathering.
The NCUA Spent $1.5 Billion Of Member Funds. Where’s The Transparency? Where’s The Accountability?
Salad and scotch isn’t the real issue at the regulator. The real issue is how it liquidated taxi medallion lenders and borrowers to top up ...
Best Of January 2019
Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Tried-And-True Tips To Fight Fraud In 2019
People in the know share what they know as the new year unfolds.
The NCUA’s Taxi Medallion Vendetta Threatens All Credit Unions
The regulator’s war on concentration risk belies the reality that all credit unions have niches and concentrations, and it's an excuse not to creatively seek ...
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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
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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
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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.
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund