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
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions
January 20, 2015
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NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. The CUSO rule is another. Will there be more?
Rate Your Regulator
January 16, 2015
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How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
A Look Behind NCUA’s Revised RBC Proposal
January 16, 2015
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A condensed review of the changes NCUA made to its proposed risk-based capital rule and the primary takeaways for credit unions.
NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions
January 14, 2015
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New Jersey de novo says it’s well capitalized but heavily restricted, and CEO has some suggestions for working together.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
January 13, 2015
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To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
January 12, 2015
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If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the agency works with credit unions.
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
January 12, 2015
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A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Bitcoin Bowl Points To Virtual Currency Vitality
January 8, 2015
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College football game a sign of things to come? Some vendors jump in, others stay on sidelines as bitcoin usage grows.
NCUA Owes Credit Unions $2 Billion In TCCUSF Refunds
January 5, 2015
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Investment gains of more than $700 million prove the three liquidated corporates have always had positive capital.
2015 Callahan Guide CUts To The Core
December 1, 2014
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Our 2015 Market Share Guide to Credit Union Core Processors dives deeper into the data than ever before, and provides new ways of looking at old challenges.
Rate Your Regulator
How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
A Look Behind NCUA’s Revised RBC Proposal
A condensed review of the changes NCUA made to its proposed risk-based capital rule and the primary takeaways for credit unions.
NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions
New Jersey de novo says it’s well capitalized but heavily restricted, and CEO has some suggestions for working together.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the ...
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Bitcoin Bowl Points To Virtual Currency Vitality
College football game a sign of things to come? Some vendors jump in, others stay on sidelines as bitcoin usage grows.
NCUA Owes Credit Unions $2 Billion In TCCUSF Refunds
Investment gains of more than $700 million prove the three liquidated corporates have always had positive capital.
2015 Callahan Guide CUts To The Core
Our 2015 Market Share Guide to Credit Union Core Processors dives deeper into the data than ever before, and provides new ways of looking at ...
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Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History & Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions