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
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.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
May 9, 2016
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CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Cybersecurity Starts At The Top
May 2, 2016
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A new study shows how little personal responsibility executives feel toward cybersecurity. Here’s why that’s wrong.
A Year In Credit Union Regulations
May 2, 2016
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Since the beginning of 2015, the NCUA placed a final ruling on 14 regulations. What are these regulations and how will they impact credit unions?
Tips To Reduce Regulatory Burden
May 2, 2016
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Improving processes and building relationships with regulators are two ways credit unions can ease compliance pain.
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.
A Strategy To Post Arresting Loan Growth
CAHP Credit Union underpins loan growth by building rapport with peace officers across the Golden State.
Cybersecurity Starts At The Top
A new study shows how little personal responsibility executives feel toward cybersecurity. Here’s why that’s wrong.
A Year In Credit Union Regulations
Since the beginning of 2015, the NCUA placed a final ruling on 14 regulations. What are these regulations and how will they impact credit unions?
Tips To Reduce Regulatory Burden
Improving processes and building relationships with regulators are two ways credit unions can ease compliance pain.
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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.
Now Is The Time To End The NCUA’s Secrecy Over The Corporate Bailout