The credit union movement began with a simple idea — that by pooling savings and making loans to neighbors and co-workers, people could achieve a better standard of living. This movement has existed for over a [...]
On an almost daily basis, organizations face evolving financial crime threats as attackers attempt to disarm and exploit credit unions, employees and members. One fraud technique becoming even more prevalent than before among financial institutions [...]
We believe in the premise that crypto is not going away. However, we try to reinforce the notion that ‘it’s not just about bitcoin.’ The sky-high speculations of last year, followed by the decline [...]
National Recycling Day falls annually on November 15, serving as a reminder about the importance of recycling — and protecting our planet. Now more than ever, consumers are speaking out with their concern about the environment – [...]
Over the past year, significant changes to eliminate or modify overdraft (OD) and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees were implemented by the largest financial institutions in the U.S., quickly transforming the competitive landscape. Fourteen of [...]
The payments landscape continues to rapidly evolve with the uncertain economic outlook. For the fifth year in a row, PSCU set out to gauge the current state of payment preferences among credit union members and [...]
A credit union’s world is always changing. Not only is the economy a dynamic landscape, but technological advancements make the financial services industry ever-changing as well. It can be a challenge for credit unions [...]
As cryptocurrency continues to rise in popularity, so do the opportunities for scammers. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great opportunity to take stock of some of the current crypto scams. While most credit unions [...]
The world has become accustomed to a culture of convenience and immediacy. Accelerated by the pandemic, this digital shift has permeated nearly every aspect of society. From same-day order pickup at big-box retail stores and [...]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month dedicated to helping bring awareness to the importance of protecting yourself from online threats. This year’s theme is “See Yourself in Cyber,” reinforcing that cybersecurity is important [...]
Any new employee’s security education starts on their first day. Every organization wants their employees to be knowledgeable about a wide range of topics after training, so setting the tone from the start is [...]
Professional football is back! While watching the first weekend of the regular season, it occurred to me that there are strategic similarities between the fundamentals of football and fraud prevention. Great football coaches study their [...]
It’s that time of year when marketing teams begin reviewing how to develop the budget ask for the upcoming year. It can be a hard needle to thread, as you must consider the balance [...]
According to research and consulting firm Gartner, teams with high diversity and inclusion show better adaptability, work satisfaction, creativity and loyalty to their company. Diversity is incredibly important to increasing team performance, but diverse teams [...]
In today’s increasingly digital environment, it is easy to pay for almost anything, especially an online purchase, via installments. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), point-of-sale installment payment plans are everywhere. If you’ve purchased [...]
