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
RBC2: Questionable Claims
April 16, 2015
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Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
April 13, 2015
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Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
April 10, 2015
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University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
RBC2: What Capital Problem?
April 7, 2015
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The argument that existing capital regulations are ineffective just doesn’t hold water.
TILA/RESPA Preparation Check-In
April 6, 2015
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Now is the time to get ready for mortgage disclosure changes coming Aug. 1.
Using Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter Helps Manage Risk
April 6, 2015
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Appraisal risk application supports proactive management of appraisal quality and improves customer relationship tools.
RBC2: Just Common Sense?
April 6, 2015
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Systemic rules like RBC are always simplistic and inflexible, a kind of bureaucratic bludgeon.
RBC2: This Proposal Is No Solution
April 6, 2015
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The NCUA is proposing an invasive, possibly illegal solution to a problem that does not exist.
The Engine of the Institution
April 3, 2015
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Products and services drive organic growth and deeper relationships at United FCU.
NCUA Repeats Its Favorite April Fools’ Day Joke
April 2, 2015
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The Federal Credit Union Act requires the NCUA to submit an annual report to the President and Congress by April 1. Another year has come and gone with no report.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
Gaining Influence In A Metropolitan Area
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
RBC2: What Capital Problem?
The argument that existing capital regulations are ineffective just doesn’t hold water.
TILA/RESPA Preparation Check-In
Now is the time to get ready for mortgage disclosure changes coming Aug. 1.
Using Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter Helps Manage Risk
Appraisal risk application supports proactive management of appraisal quality and improves customer relationship tools.
RBC2: Just Common Sense?
Systemic rules like RBC are always simplistic and inflexible, a kind of bureaucratic bludgeon.
RBC2: This Proposal Is No Solution
The NCUA is proposing an invasive, possibly illegal solution to a problem that does not exist.
The Engine of the Institution
Products and services drive organic growth and deeper relationships at United FCU.
NCUA Repeats Its Favorite April Fools’ Day Joke
The Federal Credit Union Act requires the NCUA to submit an annual report to the President and Congress by April 1. Another year has come ...
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Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
RBC2: Questionable Claims