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
Everything You Want To Know About Core Processors
December 7, 2015
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We weren’t afraid to ask. Results from the Callahan & Associates 2016 Supplier Market Share Guide: Credit Union Core Processors underscore an evolving space, with new offerings and providers popping up.
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.
Everything You Want To Know About Core Processors
We weren't afraid to ask. Results from the Callahan & Associates 2016 Supplier Market Share Guide: Credit Union Core Processors underscore an evolving space, with ...
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 ...
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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.