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.
Risk/Compliance
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Top Risk/Compliance Articles
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
4 Fundamentals For Evaluating A Core Processor
December 7, 2015
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Stability, connectivity, functionality, and flexibility are all key to identifying the right long-term solution.
Best Of 2015: Young Adults, Auto Lending, Vendor Management, And Deposit Building
November 30, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com runs down some of the most actionable content from 2015. Use these programs and initiatives to provide a creative spark in 2016.
NCUA Opens Complaint-Tracking Portal
November 30, 2015
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The digital feature is part of the agencys new resolution process for credit unions and their members.
How Fairfax County FCU Moved Beyond Disaster And Back To Work
November 30, 2015
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An established disaster recovery plan helped the credit union serve members after a fire destroyed its data center.
Common Compliance Risk In Managing Credit Card Portfolios
November 30, 2015
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What are common compliance pitfalls a credit union can fall into?
How To Recover When The System Fails
November 30, 2015
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Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
November 16, 2015
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SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis points.
Explaining The Fine Print Of Member Business Loan Documents
November 16, 2015
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The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
Kim Alexander On Leadership
November 11, 2015
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Experiences in high-tech manufacturing, small business services, and the rodeo have prepared Kim Alexander, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Warren Federal Credit Union, for her role at a high-growth credit union.
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
November 9, 2015
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As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
4 Fundamentals For Evaluating A Core Processor
Stability, connectivity, functionality, and flexibility are all key to identifying the right long-term solution.
Best Of 2015: Young Adults, Auto Lending, Vendor Management, And Deposit Building
This week, CreditUnions.com runs down some of the most actionable content from 2015. Use these programs and initiatives to provide a creative spark in 2016.
NCUA Opens Complaint-Tracking Portal
The digital feature is part of the agencys new resolution process for credit unions and their members.
How Fairfax County FCU Moved Beyond Disaster And Back To Work
An established disaster recovery plan helped the credit union serve members after a fire destroyed its data center.
Common Compliance Risk In Managing Credit Card Portfolios
What are common compliance pitfalls a credit union can fall into?
How To Recover When The System Fails
Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
How To Move To An In-House Business Model
SECU of Maryland’s move to bring its business lending operations in-house resulted in a return on investment in the range of 250 to 300 basis ...
Explaining The Fine Print Of Member Business Loan Documents
The fine print counts, so here are some common terms found in commercial loan documents spelled out in plain English.
Kim Alexander On Leadership
Experiences in high-tech manufacturing, small business services, and the rodeo have prepared Kim Alexander, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Warren Federal Credit ...
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
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Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Omar Shalabi
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Members Are On The Move. Credit Unions Are Here For Them.
Sherry Virden
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
3 Ways Falling Rates Are Poised To Impact Credit Union Balance Sheets
Andrew Lepczyk
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.