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
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?
August 24, 2017
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Here’s how and why to learn more and then speak out about the NCUA’s proposed merger of the corporate credit union and share insurance funds. Plus, attend our webinar.
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.
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?
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
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
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.
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What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?