Tune into this episode to learn how fraudsters are leveraging weak authentication to commit account fraud and best practices credit unions can implement for strong authentication measures. Key Takeaways: [01:46]…
As we close out our multi-part DEI series, let’s take a look back at where we’ve been: We started out by considering what it takes toestablish an organization-wide commitment to…
With 58 community colleges throughout the state, North Carolina boasts one of the largest community college systems in the country. For decades, SECU Foundation has provided two-year scholarships to students…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are currently collaborating on a game-changing initiative to redesign the uniform appraisal dataset (UAD) for their standard appraisal forms. This project has been in the…
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! Speaking oflaboring, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been working hard on a number of criminal cases over the past…
CUNAgenerally supportsthe Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) thorough enforcement of fair lending laws but urges the agency to ensure this monitoring and enforcement does not generate costly new requirements or…
Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., today introduced theMember Business Loan Expansion Act,NAFCU-sought bipartisan legislationthat would allow the NCUA the flexibility to provide credit unions with relief from…
The summer of 2021 rang in some poignant themes for people everywhere: freedom, mask-less fun and a greater trust in society again. But this understandable return to normalcy also brought…
The purpose of theSEG Analyzer Toolis to allow federal multiple common bond credit unions to benchmark their SEG addition activity against their peers. It also visualizes growth measures from call…
Consumer advocates are praising the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule that would require financial institutions, including credit unions, to report demographic information about their small business lending. Lenders that…
For some reason, most institutions have failed to unlock the secrets of marketing to Millennials and Gen Z. Credit unions especially have a hard time with younger groups—their average member…
The best product innovation strategies are cyclical. You might even say product design in the digital era is never really finished. While such a notion can feel intimidating, it’s actually…
NCUA awarded $1.5 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) grants to help105 low-income credit unionsexpand outreach to underserved communities and improve digital services and security. NCUA awarded grants…
NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler Thursdaywrote to the House Financial Services Committeeto provide the facts in response to bank lobbyists' forceful opposition of legislation to allow credit…
Elevated regulatory expectations for identifying and addressing the risks inherent in vendor relationships are at the heart of proposed guidance recently unveiled by federal banking agencies—a sign that credit unions…
The Challenge Help a community credit union transform a prime downtown location in to a hub for business services and a center for employee excellence Project Background Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama…
The Challenge Deliver a new headquarters that promotes unsurpassed member experience, employee passion, and continued financial success Project Background Over 60 years,Oregon State Credit Uniongrew on a foundation of strong…
The Challenge Recruit the best talent in the region with a workplace that stands out as a great place to work. Project Background Pioneer Federal Credit Union’s mission is resonating…
The Challenge Transform an aging facility into a flagship branch for American Lake Credit Union, helping themattract a younger demographic while remaining comfortable for existing members, and design an operations…
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the CFPB published a long-awaitedproposed rulethat implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This part of the Act amended the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)…
The Q2 2021 data is out, and it points to a strong recovery for the financial services industry, according to the TransUnionQ2 2021 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR). As…
As organizations begin to head back to hybrid work settings in the coming months, it’s most beneficial for leaders to reflect on the past 18 months and combine the best…
If you’ve never experienced the death of an immediate family member, I’m happy life hasn’t thrown you that particular curveball, yet. If you have, you probably know that things can…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Agency issued ajoint cybersecurity advisoryThursday warning of increasing attacks against U.S. entities on or around holiday weekends. The agencies note…