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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Top Risk/Compliance Articles
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
Is Your Core Up To Speed?
February 10, 2025
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These five quick benchmarks ensure your core platform fosters growth, adaptability, and member satisfaction — helping your institution keep a winning edge.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
January 20, 2025
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With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Dodd-Frank’s Section 1071: How Smart Document Sharing Simplifies Compliance
January 13, 2025
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Learn how innovative document-sharing solutions can streamline compliance and foster member trust.
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
January 5, 2025
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Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
January 5, 2025
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Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 23, 2024
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A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
December 9, 2024
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Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
December 2, 2024
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Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
Pick Your Provider: Why Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better
December 2, 2024
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Switching to a core provider that serves credit unions and beyond? Two leaders offer the advice they’d have given themselves if they had to do it all over again.
How First Tech Federal Credit Union Transformed Its Risk Culture
November 11, 2024
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The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
Is Your Core Up To Speed?
These five quick benchmarks ensure your core platform fosters growth, adaptability, and member satisfaction — helping your institution keep a winning edge.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Dodd-Frank’s Section 1071: How Smart Document Sharing Simplifies Compliance
Learn how innovative document-sharing solutions can streamline compliance and foster member trust.
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
Pick Your Provider: Why Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better
Switching to a core provider that serves credit unions and beyond? Two leaders offer the advice they'd have given themselves if they had to do ...
How First Tech Federal Credit Union Transformed Its Risk Culture
The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
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Every Credit Union Has A Member Story To Tell
Jon Jeffreys
The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every day.
The U.S. Economy Is On Firmer Footing Than Expected
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
5 Essential Insights To Improve Member Financial Wellbeing And Support Credit Union Growth
Aaron Passman
Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
Midwestern Credit Unions Break New Ground With Auto Loans
Savana Morie
Blaze, Consumers, and Interra credit unions pioneer a new path to liquidity under the guidance of Alloya Corporate.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
Aaron Passman
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
Andrew Lepczyk
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
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.