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
The Growing Trend Of U.S. Passport Card Fraud: Keys To Protecting Your Credit Union
October 7, 2024
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Scammers have taken more than $10 million since 2018. Fortunately, there are simple ways to thwart this threat.
What’s In A Name: Member Care Specialist
September 30, 2024
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Jay Hall’s role at Fortera Federal Credit Union helps families properly settle accounts after a member has passed away.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios
September 9, 2024
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Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
The Future Of Check Processing: A Transaction Level Approach
September 9, 2024
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A new approach to transaction processing lowers costs, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.
Unlocking The True Value Of Your CPI Program: What You Need To Know
September 9, 2024
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From payments to claims processing and beyond, understanding your collateral protection insurance needs is crucial to selecting the right partner.
Why Now Is A Perfect Time For A Credit Department Tune-Up
August 19, 2024
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Identifying and addressing pain points or gaps today will pave the way for a more stable and profitable future.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
So Much For Calmer Markets
August 8, 2024
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Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
August 4, 2024
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Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an age-old process.
Credit Card Spending Is Up. Is Your Program Competitive?
August 4, 2024
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With costs and regulatory pressures rising, many institutions are turning to an agent-issuing model to ensure members get superior service.
The Growing Trend Of U.S. Passport Card Fraud: Keys To Protecting Your Credit Union
Scammers have taken more than $10 million since 2018. Fortunately, there are simple ways to thwart this threat.
What’s In A Name: Member Care Specialist
Jay Hall’s role at Fortera Federal Credit Union helps families properly settle accounts after a member has passed away.
The Future Of Check Processing: A Transaction Level Approach
A new approach to transaction processing lowers costs, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.
Unlocking The True Value Of Your CPI Program: What You Need To Know
From payments to claims processing and beyond, understanding your collateral protection insurance needs is crucial to selecting the right partner.
Why Now Is A Perfect Time For A Credit Department Tune-Up
Identifying and addressing pain points or gaps today will pave the way for a more stable and profitable future.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
So Much For Calmer Markets
Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Putting CECL Accounting To The Test
Credit union CFOs say the new standard has created clear processes and more collaboration between finance and lending, while adding even more work to an ...
Credit Card Spending Is Up. Is Your Program Competitive?
With costs and regulatory pressures rising, many institutions are turning to an agent-issuing model to ensure members get superior service.
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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.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios