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
In The Year 2025
June 30, 2016
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Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
Edward Snowden, The NSA, And Credit Unions
June 27, 2016
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CU InfoSecurity Conference speakers tell attendees they need better artificial intelligence capabilities to thwart cyber attacks.
Elections, Awareness, And Innovation
June 27, 2016
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Day two at ACUC sees focus on polling, projects, the regulatory burden, and how to compete.
CFPB Payday Lending Rule Requires Speaking Up
June 23, 2016
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New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
Politics, Paychecks, And Publicity (Not The Good Kind)
June 17, 2016
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NAFCU conference attendees hear of hope for change in Washington, how size and gender matters in executive pay, and that risk management includes reputations.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
June 13, 2016
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Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined by the NCUA.
EMV Shift Saves Bucks, Battles Speed Woes
June 9, 2016
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PSCU reports “a couple hundred thousand dollars” in saved chargebacks already as the big card brands prepare solutions to perceptions of chip card speed trap.
New FFIEC Mobile Guidance Lists Risk-Based Shoulds
May 19, 2016
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Examiners expected to follow new mobile rules from joint regulator council.
Now Is The Time To End The NCUA’s Secrecy Over The Corporate Bailout
May 19, 2016
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While credit unions await payback, a look at the agency’s audit numbers for the past six years show its secretive rescue plan might have cost more than it saved.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase
May 17, 2016
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Three critical questions about the corporate resolution plan to be addressed at this Thursday’s board meeting.
In The Year 2025
Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
Edward Snowden, The NSA, And Credit Unions
CU InfoSecurity Conference speakers tell attendees they need better artificial intelligence capabilities to thwart cyber attacks.
Elections, Awareness, And Innovation
Day two at ACUC sees focus on polling, projects, the regulatory burden, and how to compete.
CFPB Payday Lending Rule Requires Speaking Up
New regs would provide a safe harbor under NCUA rule, but some say the effects could re-define small-dollar lending and sharply reduce availability.
Politics, Paychecks, And Publicity (Not The Good Kind)
NAFCU conference attendees hear of hope for change in Washington, how size and gender matters in executive pay, and that risk management includes reputations.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined ...
EMV Shift Saves Bucks, Battles Speed Woes
PSCU reports “a couple hundred thousand dollars” in saved chargebacks already as the big card brands prepare solutions to perceptions of chip card speed trap.
New FFIEC Mobile Guidance Lists Risk-Based Shoulds
Examiners expected to follow new mobile rules from joint regulator council.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase
Three critical questions about the corporate resolution plan to be addressed at this Thursday's board meeting.
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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.
Now Is The Time To End The NCUA’s Secrecy Over The Corporate Bailout