Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
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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
What Does Fourth Quarter Data Mean For The Risk-Based Capital Proposal?
March 12, 2015
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Year-end data clearly proves there is no capital problem or shortfall in the credit union system.
Why Tax Reform Can Threaten The Credit Union Tax Exemption
March 12, 2015
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An explanation of the most recent threat to the industry’s exemption.
Promises And Paranoia At The GAC
March 11, 2015
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Regulators and legislators promise reform to skeptical audience, plus other observations from four days in DC.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
March 9, 2015
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News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Price Is Right
March 9, 2015
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Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
March 4, 2015
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When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
Training Fleas And RBC
March 2, 2015
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Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Credit Unions And RESPA-TILA: A 4-Step Guide To Taming The Compliance Beast
March 2, 2015
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Credit Unions should consider these four tips to make sure they’re ready for the change.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
February 23, 2015
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The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
A Hybrid Approach To Vendor Management
February 23, 2015
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How ORNL Federal Credit Union designed a vendor management system that is both centralized and departmentalized.
Why Tax Reform Can Threaten The Credit Union Tax Exemption
An explanation of the most recent threat to the industry's exemption.
Promises And Paranoia At The GAC
Regulators and legislators promise reform to skeptical audience, plus other observations from four days in DC.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Price Is Right
Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
Training Fleas And RBC
Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Credit Unions And RESPA-TILA: A 4-Step Guide To Taming The Compliance Beast
Credit Unions should consider these four tips to make sure they're ready for the change.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
A Hybrid Approach To Vendor Management
How ORNL Federal Credit Union designed a vendor management system that is both centralized and departmentalized.
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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.
What Does Fourth Quarter Data Mean For The Risk-Based Capital Proposal?