Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
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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
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.
How To Succeed At Vendor Management
April 10, 2017
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The risks keep rising as credit unions expand their relationships with third-party providers, and the regulators are ramping up their game. Here’s how and why credit unions can, too.
How 22 Checklists Help Service Credit Union Stay Compliant
April 3, 2017
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The NCUA wasn’t updating its questionnaires for internal compliance reviews fast enough. So the New Hampshire credit union created its own.
Compliance Checklists, ERM Strategies, And Cybercrime
April 3, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Forward-Looking Approach To ERM
April 3, 2017
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Interra Credit Union’s homegrown enterprise risk management program puts a premium on emerging areas rather than on data and trends of the past.
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.
How To Succeed At Vendor Management
The risks keep rising as credit unions expand their relationships with third-party providers, and the regulators are ramping up their game. Here’s how and why ...
How 22 Checklists Help Service Credit Union Stay Compliant
The NCUA wasn’t updating its questionnaires for internal compliance reviews fast enough. So the New Hampshire credit union created its own.
Compliance Checklists, ERM Strategies, And Cybercrime
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Forward-Looking Approach To ERM
Interra Credit Union's homegrown enterprise risk management program puts a premium on emerging areas rather than on data and trends of the past.
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.