How vulnerable is your credit union?
If it seems like I’m getting a little obsessed about cybersecurity it’s because it’s a good thing to get obsessed about. The reality is your credit union, no matter how big or [...]
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Cybersecurity – How plan participants can help thwart potential hackers
Total US retirement assets surpassed $26.1 trillion in 2017 according to the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). As a significant investment for many Americans, retirement assets are an attractive target for [...]
Recording available for first CUNA Awareness Initiative webinar
CUNA member credit unions can access the first webinar on CUNA’s Creating Awareness Initiative for free. CUNA Chief Strategic Communications Officer Douglas Kiker and Graeme Trayner, managing director of the Glover Park Group, used [...]
NAFCU advances data-driven advocacy, bolsters research team
As today's financial marketplace becomes more innovative and data-driven, NAFCU is keeping pace by facilitating a forward-thinking approach to its award-winning advocacy efforts. Among the most recent efforts: bolstering NAFCU's research team in order to [...]
How the Grinch steals from the elderly
As many plan how to get the best holiday deals, thieves also plotting how to exploit the elderly. According to the Better Business Bureau, seniors are the most targeted demographic for scams and fraud. They [...]
Kanye is crazy like a fox
To the untrained eye, Kanye West is a trainwreck. Okay, he is a trainwreck. But what do people do when they see a trainwreck? They give it their full attention. They can’t look away. [...]
Do you know your ABC’s?
With the overwhelming number of records being exposed in data breaches (3,353,172,708 in the first half of 2018), identity theft and data security remain at the forefront of news coverage, both nationally [...]
Is it time to make the leap to a new, better core processor?
The days of floppy disks, dial-up modems and VHS tapes have come and gone, and we’ve moved on to ever-more advanced technology. Yet many community credit unions still cling to their outdated core processing [...]
How to move on gracefully in the workplace
Passionate individuals make good employees. The same drive that makes you good at your job may make it hard to leave it. Whether you’re retiring, moving to a new role within your organization, or [...]
Checking charges highest at credit unions, Moebs finds
Credit unions are earning more monthly service charge revenue per member checking account than banks and thrifts are, according to a new study from financial institutions analytics company Moebs Services. Members pay $12.90 per [...]
Building a culture of security
We all hear about cyber security a lot. It’s constantly in the news; one company after another becomes victim to an attack, recently some of the biggest names in business included—Under Armour’s [...]
Giving credit unions a sustainable competitive advantage with an industry data lake
Tips to Secure Your Data Lake is the first of four episodes for the Data Lake BIGcast Series. John Best, the CEO of Best Innovation Group, brings in Rojin Nair, General Manager of Fintech Solutions [...]
FICO adds consideration of account activity to the credit scoring mix
Greetings credit union people, with a special shout-out to the attendees of the Volunteer’s Conference. What has caught my eye this morning is this article from the Wall Street Journal reporting that Fair Isaacs [...]
Expert Advice: Getting faster ROI from your technology investment
Recently, members of the Doxim team had the opportunity to attend the 10th annual Celero Fintech Conference in beautiful Whistler BC. At the event, Doxim showcased our CRM and ECM offerings, plus our new Commercial [...]
Do your credit union card goals match your members’ needs?
A recent survey showed that credit unions and their members are looking for different things from their credit cards. In fact, 76% credit union card goals were aimed toward growth, while the rest prioritized member [...]