Regulator moves give compliance pros a mixed view of what's happening and what's to come. by: Marc Rapport A couple recent articles in the trade news makes one mull whether the glass is half empty [...]
People like to say “change is the only constant.” They often say this with an air of resignation, as if there is only so much effort we can be expected to put into figuring out [...]
Credit Unions were established in the mid-1800s to support local communities and have been operating under the same philosophy ever since. Because credit unions are owned by their members and operate as a non-profit, credit [...]
It's surprising how many credit unions do not offer a skip- a- loan payment program this time of year, when consumers need extra cash the most. The reasons vary, from uncomfortable with a fee based [...]
The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ Annual Meeting and Convention “Reach 2014” is being held this week in Los Angeles, CA. Over 700 credit union executives from both states are attending this year’s [...]
by: Robert L. Dawson In the past, it may have been enough to have a branch on the corner and a headquarters building downtown. Services delivered by your physical network of branches got the job [...]
by: Georgann Smith With the growing ubiquity of the smartphone, it’s no surprise consumers are spending more time banking, browsing and buying on their mobile devices. In fact, late last year, mobile banking log-ins [...]
A hot topic is social media, but it has its risks, especially potential consumer compliance risks. Recently, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), which includes NCUA, released new guidelines to help financial institutions, “understand [...]
Earlier this week we began a three-part series looking at brands facing identity crises and what banks and credit unions can learn from them. Today the series continues with a look at RadioShack. Specific brand [...]
Most Americans are members of cooperatives, which contributes $1.6 trillion to today's economy. So where do credit unions fit in this big picture? Find out in this two-part episode with Vancity's Director of Business &[...]
As consumers continue to demand easier, simpler and faster ways to interact with their financial institutions, credit unions are looking to meet those needs in increasingly unique ways. This past year has brought a huge [...]
The institutions highlighted this week on CreditUnions.com work the cooperative network to turn the role of financial services provider into integral community partner. by: Rebecca Wessler Wright-Patt Credit Union CEO Doug Fecher has a [...]
A bonfire, a hayride, a reunion with my college friends at a football game, a pumpkin hunt – I’ve officially jumped headfirst into autumn. But I really didn’t have much of a choice. I [...]
The feeling started with the flags. They’re hanging all around the training room, shimmering rectangles of silk, some bold, some restrained, all of them mute sentinels covering every square inch of the walls, impossible [...]
As credit unions attempt to diversify their product offerings and meet the changing needs of membership, many now look towards business services as a solution. However, in the past, business services were stymied by a [...]
