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
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
June 26, 2017
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The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity and member value.
Debt Collectors Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
June 19, 2017
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Any time a debt collector or a creditor communicates with a consumer on a debt, it is important to first review federal and state laws.
3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
June 8, 2017
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An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
3 Tips To Improve Loan Reviews
May 31, 2017
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Credit unions should consider moving from mere compliance checks to constant portfolio analysis. Here’s how to do that.
Analytics And Technology In The Credit Union Risk And Compliance Ecosystem
May 29, 2017
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Analytics and technology are supporting a new wave of automated compliance and risk decisioning. Is your credit union ready to take the leap?
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
May 15, 2017
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Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in the system.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
May 15, 2017
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In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.
FS-ISAC Ramps Up Credit Union Outreach
May 2, 2017
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The international threat intelligence sharing and analysis organization has added its first credit union-focused staffer.
100 Days Of Credit Union Regulatory Relief? Not So Much.
April 28, 2017
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Trade lobbies and compliance consultants say it isn’t just regulations that seem frozen, and what follows the thaw?
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
April 18, 2017
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ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Debt Collectors Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Any time a debt collector or a creditor communicates with a consumer on a debt, it is important to first review federal and state laws.
3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
3 Tips To Improve Loan Reviews
Credit unions should consider moving from mere compliance checks to constant portfolio analysis. Here’s how to do that.
Analytics And Technology In The Credit Union Risk And Compliance Ecosystem
Analytics and technology are supporting a new wave of automated compliance and risk decisioning. Is your credit union ready to take the leap?
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in ...
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
FS-ISAC Ramps Up Credit Union Outreach
The international threat intelligence sharing and analysis organization has added its first credit union-focused staffer.
100 Days Of Credit Union Regulatory Relief? Not So Much.
Trade lobbies and compliance consultants say it isn’t just regulations that seem frozen, and what follows the thaw?
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
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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.
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary