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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Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
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A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
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3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
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Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
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Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
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After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
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How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
The Return Of The Prodigal Fund