How your credit union can save money in 2020
There are countless opportunities for credit unions to spend money and improve services. But how about where they can save money and do the same? We’ve put together a ...
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Most retail banks score poorly for digital marketing
Fintechs and other challenger brands have been outdistancing many traditional financial institutions in key aspects of digital marketing efforts, according to a Gartner financial marketing study. The research also finds ...
NCUA to finalize ‘second chance’ IPRS, appraisal proposal Nov. 21
The NCUA board will discuss a proposal on real estate appraisals, a final interpretive rule and policy statement on Chairman Rodney Hood’s “second chance” proposal and will receive an ...
NAFCU, Treasury meet on housing finance reform, tech issues
NAFCU met Wednesday at the Treasury Department with Bimal Patel, assistant secretary for financial institutions, and staff to discuss a number of high-priority credit union issues, including housing finance reform, ...
CFO Focus: The changing landscape of liquidity
Loan growth has outpaced deposit growth over the past few years and on-balance sheet liquidity levels have been declining. Wholesale funding levels are on the rise and deposit attrition levels ...
6 scenarios for business continuity plan testing
Formulating a business continuity plan (BCP) is only half the battle. A solid BC strategy needs more than just a well-laid out theory. However, how does your plan hold up ...
Data breach forecasts: Prepare for holiday cybercrime spree
Two cybersecurity reports paint a dreadful end-of-the year picture: one forecasts major data breaches fueling a holiday retail cybercrime spree; the other suggests financial institutions on the hook for any ...
Why Google’s announcement impacts your CU’s plans
Google confirmed yesterday that sometime next year, it would be offering checking accounts to consumers using mobile platforms. This in and of itself would be big enough news, but as ...