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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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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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.