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.
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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
How Internet PIN Debit Can Reduce Exposure
September 14, 2015
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In a day and age when cyber security is of utmost concern, how can expanding your payment acceptance capabilities protect both you and your borrowers?
How To Determine Your Website’s ROI
September 7, 2015
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If you want to measure your website’s ROI, start tracking conversion instead of consumption.
6 Rules To Maximize Vendor Value
September 1, 2015
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Credit unions pay good money for cutting-edge products and services. Here’s how they can avoid being shortchanged upon delivery.
How To Manage Vendor Relationships
August 31, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com features strategies and case studies from credit unions with robust vendor management processes.
Vendor Management In A Brave New World Of Compliance
August 31, 2015
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In this Q&A, Kristen E. Edmundson, vice president of audit and compliance at Purdue Federal Credit Union, shares her perspectives on pain points, best practices, and the future of vendor management.
Vendor Management Makes Mazuma More Transparent
August 31, 2015
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Cost reductions, process efficiencies, and compliance comfort are some of the benefits of a holistic, vigorous new approach.
Lessons In Vendor Management
August 28, 2015
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In this Q&A, Cheryl Turner, contracts administrator at BCU, discusses how the credit union manages its vendor relationships — from how the credit union reviews vendors to best practices she’s gleaned during her time with BCU.
Tips For Negotiating With Your Core Provider
August 28, 2015
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A Q&A With Rick Wieczorek, CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
August 28, 2015
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A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
A Capital Initiative At Fairfax County Credit Union
July 27, 2015
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In 2010, Fairfax County Credit Union received supplemental capital from the U.S. Treasury. Here’s how it used those funds to improve the long-term health of the credit union and its membership.
How Internet PIN Debit Can Reduce Exposure
In a day and age when cyber security is of utmost concern, how can expanding your payment acceptance capabilities protect both you and your borrowers?
How To Determine Your Website’s ROI
If you want to measure your website’s ROI, start tracking conversion instead of consumption.
6 Rules To Maximize Vendor Value
Credit unions pay good money for cutting-edge products and services. Here’s how they can avoid being shortchanged upon delivery.
How To Manage Vendor Relationships
This week, CreditUnions.com features strategies and case studies from credit unions with robust vendor management processes.
Vendor Management In A Brave New World Of Compliance
In this Q&A, Kristen E. Edmundson, vice president of audit and compliance at Purdue Federal Credit Union, shares her perspectives on pain points, best practices, ...
Vendor Management Makes Mazuma More Transparent
Cost reductions, process efficiencies, and compliance comfort are some of the benefits of a holistic, vigorous new approach.
Lessons In Vendor Management
In this Q&A, Cheryl Turner, contracts administrator at BCU, discusses how the credit union manages its vendor relationships — from how the credit union reviews ...
Tips For Negotiating With Your Core Provider
A Q&A With Rick Wieczorek, CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the ...
A Capital Initiative At Fairfax County Credit Union
In 2010, Fairfax County Credit Union received supplemental capital from the U.S. Treasury. Here’s how it used those funds to improve the long-term health of ...
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The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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