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.
Risk/Compliance
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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
How Ascentra Saved Big Deploying EMV
December 28, 2016
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The Iowa credit union used card chip deployment to realign vendor relationships across its payments processes.
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December 20, 2016
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Language is unclear in the law regulating credit unions investing in derivatives. Will NCUA’s new effort to revisit the rule help?
How Vibrant Credit Union Transforms The Credit Union Experience
December 5, 2016
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Conversion to DNA platform at the core of the credit union’s long-term plans for growing size and member service.
3 Ways To Identify Core A-Players
December 5, 2016
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Tips to narrow the playing field to vendors that fit a credit union’s business model and needs.
Numbers Matter When It Comes To Evaluating Tech Relationships
December 5, 2016
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A top-line evaluation of the market is a great way to begin assessing a new or existing core processor relationship.
Why Credit Unions Need To Beware The TCPA
December 1, 2016
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Class-action suits pile up and it’s very easy to run afoul of complex, outdated regulations surrounding auto-calls and collections.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2016)
December 1, 2016
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Billions More Reasons For The NCUA To End The Deepening Secrecy
December 1, 2016
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More than $8 billion of credit union money is tied up in and around the regulator’s bailout of the corporates, but little else is really known.
Ask The Experts: Disparate Impact
November 14, 2016
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CRIF Achieve helps credit unions comply with fair lending regulations.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
November 9, 2016
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Something doesn’t add up with the NCUA internal watchdog’s report.
How Ascentra Saved Big Deploying EMV
The Iowa credit union used card chip deployment to realign vendor relationships across its payments processes.
How Vibrant Credit Union Transforms The Credit Union Experience
Conversion to DNA platform at the core of the credit union’s long-term plans for growing size and member service.
3 Ways To Identify Core A-Players
Tips to narrow the playing field to vendors that fit a credit union’s business model and needs.
Numbers Matter When It Comes To Evaluating Tech Relationships
A top-line evaluation of the market is a great way to begin assessing a new or existing core processor relationship.
Why Credit Unions Need To Beware The TCPA
Class-action suits pile up and it’s very easy to run afoul of complex, outdated regulations surrounding auto-calls and collections.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2016)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Ask The Experts: Disparate Impact
CRIF Achieve helps credit unions comply with fair lending regulations.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
Something doesn't add up with the NCUA internal watchdog's report.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Billions More Reasons For The NCUA To End The Deepening Secrecy