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
An NCUA Slowdown, Leadership Lessons, And More: Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2025
March 5, 2025
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The second day of the industry’s annual event included insights into how the regulator and Congress operate, as well as leadership lessons from a basketball legend.
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
March 4, 2025
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The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future of the NCUA, and more.
Is Your Core Up To Speed?
February 10, 2025
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These five quick benchmarks ensure your core platform fosters growth, adaptability, and member satisfaction — helping your institution keep a winning edge.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
January 20, 2025
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With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Dodd-Frank’s Section 1071: How Smart Document Sharing Simplifies Compliance
January 13, 2025
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Learn how innovative document-sharing solutions can streamline compliance and foster member trust.
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
January 5, 2025
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Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
January 5, 2025
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Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 23, 2024
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A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
December 9, 2024
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Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
December 2, 2024
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Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
An NCUA Slowdown, Leadership Lessons, And More: Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2025
The second day of the industry’s annual event included insights into how the regulator and Congress operate, as well as leadership lessons from a basketball ...
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future ...
Is Your Core Up To Speed?
These five quick benchmarks ensure your core platform fosters growth, adaptability, and member satisfaction — helping your institution keep a winning edge.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Dodd-Frank’s Section 1071: How Smart Document Sharing Simplifies Compliance
Learn how innovative document-sharing solutions can streamline compliance and foster member trust.
Today’s Rulebook Is Key To Following Today’s Nacha Operating Rules
Nacha offers a physical book, an online resource, and an app to ensure FIs have up-to-date rules and guidelines at their fingertips.
Future-Proofing Credit Unions With Modernized Check Processing
Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain vital for many businesses and members.
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
Pick Your Provider: Why Some Shops Choose Credit Union-Only Core Processors
Industry leaders share their core conversion stories to credit union-only vendors, citing cost, efficiency, and support as key factors for the switch.
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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.