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
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
August 11, 2016
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Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
Reading Risk: NCUA Lengthens The Exam Cycle
August 4, 2016
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The regulator’s move may be first step of more relief to come.
How Redstone Delivers Fraud Education One Tweet At A Time
August 1, 2016
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The Alabama credit union is developing a repertoire of live and virtual seminars.
NCUA Continues To Milk The Share Insurance Cash Cow
July 27, 2016
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Federal regulator grows its own budget instead of using credit union’s cooperative insurance fund as a collective resource to rehabilitate or resolve credit unions in difficulty.
6 Questions To Ask Before Outsourcing
July 18, 2016
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Enlisting the support of a third-party service provider can be a major boon for a credit union’s member service and bottom line. But determining whether a partner will be a good fit can be a difficult decision to make.
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
July 13, 2016
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There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
July 12, 2016
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Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look like if they called on credit unions?
eBrief: SECU Shrugs in the Face of Financial Regulation
July 12, 2016
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President and CEO Jim Blaine talks about what increased regulation means for State Employee’s of North Carolina and the industry at large. (video included)
Why Reform Of NCUA Is Necessary And Why Now
July 12, 2016
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Credit unions themselves need to spearhead NCUA reform. Here are the reasons.
Compliance Comes To CUSOs
July 8, 2016
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The growing role of credit union service organizations in providing scale and expertise has caused increased scrutiny from the industry regulator.
‘S’ Is For ‘Sensitivity’
Reactions vary as the credit union industry prepares for its primary regulator to add ‘S’ to CAMEL.
Reading Risk: NCUA Lengthens The Exam Cycle
The regulator’s move may be first step of more relief to come.
How Redstone Delivers Fraud Education One Tweet At A Time
The Alabama credit union is developing a repertoire of live and virtual seminars.
6 Questions To Ask Before Outsourcing
Enlisting the support of a third-party service provider can be a major boon for a credit union's member service and bottom line. But determining whether ...
What To Consider Before Outsourcing A Credit Card Program
There are three broad credit card management options that carry their own advantages and considerations.
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look ...
eBrief: SECU Shrugs in the Face of Financial Regulation
President and CEO Jim Blaine talks about what increased regulation means for State Employee’s of North Carolina and the industry at large. (video included)
Why Reform Of NCUA Is Necessary And Why Now
Credit unions themselves need to spearhead NCUA reform. Here are the reasons.
Compliance Comes To CUSOs
The growing role of credit union service organizations in providing scale and expertise has caused increased scrutiny from the industry regulator.
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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.
NCUA Continues To Milk The Share Insurance Cash Cow