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
Security And Statistics Tell The Tale
April 2, 2015
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Reports show feds quietly raising bar on security and noting demographic differences in mobile banking and payments.
Raising Alarm About Risk-Based Capital
April 2, 2015
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Callahan’s research chief goes on the air with CUbroadcast to discuss why the NCUA board should vote against the agency’s proposed risk-based capital rule and why credit unions need to lodge their comments now.
RBC2: Only One Mind To Change
April 2, 2015
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Credit unions should focus their efforts on persuading NCUA board member Rick Metsger to change his mind on RBC.
The Real Problem at Arrowhead Credit Union is Working With Common Purpose, Not Lack of Capital
April 1, 2015
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In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ chief concern — when will they get their credit union back?
Topple Biometric Barriers
April 1, 2015
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Service Credit Union demonstrates the value of enhanced authentication and explains how to make biometric measures work for your institution.
How To Respond When Words Aren’t Enough
April 1, 2015
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These credit union-ready memes offer a quick way to share a memorable comment via social media.
The Skinny On Skimmers
March 31, 2015
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As a way to get rich quick, fraudsters are using payment card skimming devices to target the financial services industry.
RBC2: It Ain’t Over Yet
March 31, 2015
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NCUA will assume it’s all peachy-keen unless the agency hears from credit unions.
NCUSIF 2014 Audit Documents Significant Management Gaps
March 30, 2015
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The annual performance of the share insurance fund is a real-world test of NCUA’s ability to identify future risk, document potential shortfalls, and accurately manage uncertainties.
New Mobile Apps Reveal The Many Faces Of Biometric Authentication
March 30, 2015
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There’s definitely a cool factor involved in new technology; however, the fundamental goal is protecting members’ assets, identities, and data.
Security And Statistics Tell The Tale
Reports show feds quietly raising bar on security and noting demographic differences in mobile banking and payments.
Raising Alarm About Risk-Based Capital
Callahan's research chief goes on the air with CUbroadcast to discuss why the NCUA board should vote against the agency's proposed risk-based capital rule and ...
The Real Problem at Arrowhead Credit Union is Working With Common Purpose, Not Lack of Capital
In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ ...
Topple Biometric Barriers
Service Credit Union demonstrates the value of enhanced authentication and explains how to make biometric measures work for your institution.
How To Respond When Words Aren’t Enough
These credit union-ready memes offer a quick way to share a memorable comment via social media.
The Skinny On Skimmers
As a way to get rich quick, fraudsters are using payment card skimming devices to target the financial services industry.
RBC2: It Ain’t Over Yet
NCUA will assume it's all peachy-keen unless the agency hears from credit unions.
NCUSIF 2014 Audit Documents Significant Management Gaps
The annual performance of the share insurance fund is a real-world test of NCUA’s ability to identify future risk, document potential shortfalls, and accurately manage ...
New Mobile Apps Reveal The Many Faces Of Biometric Authentication
There’s definitely a cool factor involved in new technology; however, the fundamental goal is protecting members’ assets, identities, and data.
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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: Only One Mind To Change