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Embracing inclusive marketing

Embracing inclusive marketing

As credit unions look to better serve their communities, many are attempting to be more inclusive, reaching out to more diverse groups of potential members. With their people-first focus, credit unions are particularly well-positioned to [...]

Credit union marketing tips for 2020 and beyond

Credit union marketing tips for 2020 and beyond

2020 has not been an easy year for anybody. People and businesses alike are struggling. Unfortunately, many credit unions are as well. As marketers, we’re accustomed to putting a positive spin on things—of [...]

Trending fraud crimes and how to combat them

Trending fraud crimes and how to combat them

Fraud exposures continue to plague our industry, many of which are tied to the expanded use of remote transaction channels. And with COVID-19, these crimes have only gotten worse. What’s the deal with HELOC [...]

Baby steps to winning the day

Baby steps to winning the day

“Win the day” is a great motto and makes sense, right? Why is it so hard to do? Why is it that our mind keeps drifting toward the goal, causing procrastination to set in? Why [...]

4 member lifestyle changes to leverage during and post-COVID-19

4 member lifestyle changes to leverage during and post-COVID-19

As daily life under COVID-19 continues to change, credit unions should prepare for long-term changes to member behavior. With members taking to new banking channels and adjusting their spending behaviors, credit unions can design products [...]

NCUA issues update on offsite examination process

NCUA issues update on offsite examination process

Last week, NCUA issued Letter to Credit Unions 20-CU-17 to update the industry on the agency’s off-site supervision approach. The letter outlines changes that are effective June 1, 2020 and adds to guidance issued [...]

Can you name your banker?

Can you name your banker?

More than a great pick-up line, “can you name your banker?” is a good litmus test for you if you are the banker, aka relationship manager. Heck, you can substitute banker for any number of [...]

NCUA updates offsite examination and supervision approach

NCUA updates offsite examination and supervision approach

NCUA’s latest Letter to Credit Unions (20-CU-17) provides an update to the agency’s offsite examination and supervision approach due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to NCUA, the changes to NCUA’[...]

A road map for linking innovation with strategy

A road map for linking innovation with strategy

A credit union’s strategy must evaluate the internal and external factors it will encounter on our journey through ordinary times and totally unprecedented circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic and help its leaders create a [...]