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.
Risk/Compliance
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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
Talking Turkey About Cyber Monday
November 19, 2018
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Consumer education and technology tools are the best defense against offensive fraudsters.
Leaders In Average Loan Balances (2Q18)
November 5, 2018
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Many credit unions with high loan balances are in pricey areas and serve tightly knit SEGs.
4 Things To Consider When Looking For An Outsourced Collections Partner
November 5, 2018
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Trained professionals help ensure credit union members receive quality services from a third-party collector.
AICPA Conference On Credit Unions (Day 1)
October 29, 2018
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The first day of the Las Vegas-based conference keyed in on CECL and technological advances.
AICPA Conference On Credit Unions (Day 2)
October 29, 2018
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The second day of the Las Vegas-based conference tackled anti-fraud strategies.
Custom Scorecards: A Credit Union’s Ticket To More Success
October 22, 2018
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Custom scorecards help lenders make more efficient decisions by providing more precision in targeting applications with a lower risk profile for that specific institution.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
September 14, 2018
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At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory system. A radical overhaul is called for.
Maximizing Profit Through Risk-Based Pricing
September 10, 2018
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Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Payments Space Invaders: Who’s Stealing Your Swipes?
September 10, 2018
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Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
Talking Turkey About Cyber Monday
Consumer education and technology tools are the best defense against offensive fraudsters.
Leaders In Average Loan Balances (2Q18)
Many credit unions with high loan balances are in pricey areas and serve tightly knit SEGs.
4 Things To Consider When Looking For An Outsourced Collections Partner
Trained professionals help ensure credit union members receive quality services from a third-party collector.
AICPA Conference On Credit Unions (Day 1)
The first day of the Las Vegas-based conference keyed in on CECL and technological advances.
AICPA Conference On Credit Unions (Day 2)
The second day of the Las Vegas-based conference tackled anti-fraud strategies.
Custom Scorecards: A Credit Union’s Ticket To More Success
Custom scorecards help lenders make more efficient decisions by providing more precision in targeting applications with a lower risk profile for that specific institution.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory ...
Maximizing Profit Through Risk-Based Pricing
Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Payments Space Invaders: Who’s Stealing Your Swipes?
Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
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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.