What does success look like?
As the name of my company suggests, we exist to help credit unions succeed. Consequently, when I meet with a prospective client one of the first questions I like to ask is “What does success [...]
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Government looks to further regulate big data collection & analytics
by. Brandon Bogler The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking Congress to provide new legislation calling for greater transparency and consumer control over information collected by data brokers. The FTC recently issued a report, Data [...]
4 steps to measure and prove credit union digital marketing value
by. James Robert Lay CMOs vs. CFOs vs. CEOs. It’s a battle that goes back many, many moons. But this is not a battle about good and evil. If CMOs, CFOs and CEOs, all [...]
Credit union seminars schooling members during the summer
by. Cyndi Cohen Summer is definitely a time for rest and relaxation, a time to take a break from the hub-bub of the daily routine. Credit unions are totally on board with this sentiment, even [...]
Can you build a killer card?
by. Bill Prichard Credit is back. The Fed’s most recent figures show consumer credit increasing by $19.6 billion in May – including $1.8 billion in revolving credit. Credit card growth spells opportunity for [...]
5 steps to minimize your cyber-liability
by. Henry Meier I’m here to tell you this morning that you will be breached and if you have been already, you will be again. Cybercriminals are chameleons and they have the money to [...]
Tackling topics other events won’t touch at the 2014 CU Water Cooler Symposium
Would your credit union conference invite a banker to give a presentation? CU Water Cooler Symposium did. Would your conference discuss a proposed CU marketing campaign inappropriately named "Thrust"? CU Water Cooler Symposium did. Would [...]
Credit union boards love social media
Recently I was asked to present on several social media topics during the CU Conferences Social Media Conference in Seattle. When I learned that the attendee list included a large number of credit union board [...]
Beating the competition through creativity
The world of credit unions is terrific in that we are a relatively tight knit community of like-minded financial institutions dedicated to member service and improving the lives of those that rely on us. On [...]
Buying and selling eligible obligations: An alternative to loan participation
Buying and selling loans allows credit unions to manage and leverage risk on their balance sheet. Typically, credit unions use the loan participation powers laid out in NCUA Regulations Part 701.22. The eligible obligation [...]
Pull that trigger
by. Anthony Demangone The problem with decisions is knowing when to pull the trigger. We live in a world where there's always another article to read. Another chart to decipher. Another piece of data to [...]
The Batman of Compliance
by. Dennis Agle We’re often asked whether the AffirmX Risk Intel Center Platform displaces compliance officers. To answer this question, I like to think about Batman and his gadgets. Bruce Wayne, although a very [...]
Building partnerships in education
by. Fatemeh Fakhraie Everyone wants high school students to succeed in school, to graduate with distinction, and to contribute to the community’s success. Families, schools, businesses, and community organizations all contribute to student achievement. [...]
Half Way Point: Budget check up
by. Amaia Kirtland Every now and then, it’s important to take some time and evaluate your budget to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your financial planning. You might find [...]
In what order do you process your checks?
by. Henry Meier There are some issues that are hanging over the industry like a sword of Damocles. This morning an article in the Wall Street Journal provides further evidence for those who feel that [...]