Due to an increase in online shopping in 2020 and 2021, card not present fraud has grown exponentially. With more credit union staff working remote than ever before, employee fraud and business email breaches are [...]
During February 2022’s Foundation Dinner, the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will receive the prestigious Anchor Award. This rare accolade stands apart from the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards and is given by the Foundation [...]
A flood of consumers and businesses became digital converts almost overnight during the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up with customers’ heightened need to perform day-to-day tasks from home, financial institutions intensified [...]
What do you hear when someone starts talking about “the shadow banking system?” A secret, Illuminati-like cast of hood-wearing creepers dictating rogue government policies in a secluded location, the single objective of which is to [...]
If you’re on a strict budget this time of year, it can be tricky to not spend more than you should. One way you can achieve this is by implementing a zero-based budget. What [...]
As we prepare to gather around the Thanksgiving table with friends and family, we are reminded of the importance of community and our relationships with those around us. As mission-driven financial institutions, credit unions are [...]
It has been said that leading scientists grumble when it’s time to pause their research, write a paper about their most recent findings and attend a conference to share their work with their peers. [...]
With a 24/7 news cycle and countless voices on social media, it’s a noisy world. It is time to turn up the volume on credit union news. Humbleness is part of the credit [...]
CUNA’s 2022 calendar of credit union-specific events features more than 70 face-to-face conferences, virtual conferences, eSchools and webinars. The complete list is available here, and credit unions can register here as registration becomes available. “[...]
NAFCU hosted a Large Credit Union Compliance Roundtable Tuesday, which brought several credit union leaders to talk about the most important issues affecting their institutions and industry. Of note, attendees of the event reviewed NCUA [...]
There comes a point during a transformation where people begin to run out of gas. I’ve seen it many times: Arriving late to meetings Incomplete work Staring off into the great unknown Outbursts out [...]
Both CDFI and CDE certification can help grow your credit union's Field of Membership. Learn about how the two designations differ as well as how to qualify. Benefits of CDFI/CDE Certification Certification as a [...]
In this two-part series, we discuss how customer engagement tools, such as digital conversation guides, can help banks and credit unions address the current employment shortage, while also improving employee and customer satisfaction. First let’[...]
Cybersecurity terms continually make their way into our vocabulary with words like IP address, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and the cloud – or more ominous terms like exploit and breach. These words have, unfortunately, permeated our [...]
Ready, set, LEAD! For many, their induction into a leadership role is akin to a polar bear plunge—jump in and hope you don’t drown (while smiling for the camera). Others enjoy the advantage [...]
