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.
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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
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
August 14, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How An Alabama Credit Union Took Down A Gas Pump Skimmer
August 14, 2017
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Family Savings staff — with help from law enforcement and cooperative retailers — brought a fraud case to a quick resolution.
Market Share Entrants And Upward Movements
August 11, 2017
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Who’s new to the ranking tables, which auditors are moving up the leader boards, and what does market share by region look like?
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
August 2, 2017
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Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
Digital Dirty Deeds Are Coming Home To Roost
July 10, 2017
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Losses mount as methods multiply and awareness remains the best antidote.
$500,000. 2 IT Directors. 1 Major Upgrade.
July 10, 2017
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A new technology infrastructure at Education First gives the small shop the tools to rival much larger competitors.
The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound
July 3, 2017
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While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to save their value and re-deploy it for the common good.
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
July 3, 2017
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A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
June 30, 2017
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A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.
Retain Employees, Develop Leaders, Catch Skimmers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How An Alabama Credit Union Took Down A Gas Pump Skimmer
Family Savings staff — with help from law enforcement and cooperative retailers — brought a fraud case to a quick resolution.
Market Share Entrants And Upward Movements
Who’s new to the ranking tables, which auditors are moving up the leader boards, and what does market share by region look like?
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
Digital Dirty Deeds Are Coming Home To Roost
Losses mount as methods multiply and awareness remains the best antidote.
$500,000. 2 IT Directors. 1 Major Upgrade.
A new technology infrastructure at Education First gives the small shop the tools to rival much larger competitors.
The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound
While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to ...
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a ...
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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.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?