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
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.
The Corporate Bailout Fund Grows While Credit Unions Wait
July 7, 2016
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The need for monitoring grows as does the bank account as another $161 million is added ahead of the fund’s 2021 shutdown date.
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.
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.
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.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
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.
The Corporate Bailout Fund Grows While Credit Unions Wait