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Why the Upstart Referrel Network is superior to loan purchase programs

Why the Upstart Referrel Network is superior to loan purchase programs

Many financial institutions (FIs) compare the Upstart Referral Network to loan purchase programs – and while the two share some similarities, the Upstart Referral Network creates the opportunity to acquire new customers or members, more precisely [...]

The American spirit

The American spirit

This month our Country celebrated its 247th birthday! The American Spirit since 1776 is a belief in our ability to self-determine our future along with the individual liberty to pursue a state of happiness. We [...]

Mindful practices ensure ethical data use worthy of member trust

Mindful practices ensure ethical data use worthy of member trust

Whether it’s Elon Musk’s “firehose” access to Twitter data or controversy over the legitimacy of ESG investment data, consumers and businesses alike are spending more time considering the ethical tentacles of data. Fears [...]

Risky business: Every customer is different

Risky business: Every customer is different

When it comes to money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risk, potential members are not created equally. In fact, there are certain professions or businesses that have been identified by federal regulators as possibly [...]

Focus like a Barn Swallow

Focus like a Barn Swallow

A Barn Swallow is a little bird found abundantly across North America…and it has a strategic focus unlike any other. It’s recognizable by it’s cobalt blue and orangey-gold color, it’s long, [...]

Diversity Day at The Office

Diversity Day at The Office

I recently discovered the Superfan episodes of the sitcom, “The Office,” which prompted me to go back and watch the series from the beginning. I hadn’t remembered that the series’ second episode was “Diversity [...]

Creating a culture of learning

Creating a culture of learning

The workplace is rapidly changing from both an employer and employee perspective, especially as it relates to securing and retaining our top talent. With that, Learning and Development is rapidly adjusting to the new needs [...]

CFPB issues AO on protection of consumer privacy under the FCRA

CFPB issues AO on protection of consumer privacy under the FCRA

The CFPB Thursday issued an advisory opinion (AO) to ensure that credit reporting agencies (CRAs) and furnishers that use and share credit and background reports have a “permissible purpose” under the Fair Credit Report Act ([...]

PODCAST: The modern workplace

PODCAST: The modern workplace

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union’s new 70,000-square foot, 10-story office building creates a safe, welcoming place for employees to return to the office. Each floor will include a “CALM Zone,” which stands for [...]