Winning by cooperating
“Credit unions just may have a powerful weapon in their battle for market share - but a lot don’t fully appreciate it”, said Paul Stull, CEO of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico. [...]
CULIANCE News Archives
Here’s how to protect your ATMs against new malware
Security research firm Trend Micro has reported that suddenly ATMs are under a new kind of assault. Dubbed Alice by Trend Micro, this malware aims to steal the cash in the ATM. There are ways [...]
A look ahead to 2017: What’s next for credit unions?
As 2016 draws to a close, credit unions are facing a range of concerns, from the impact of a new presidential administration to the fate of the Dodd-Frank Act. With so many surprises over the [...]
Giving thanks: Personally and professionally
Spending time with loved ones, watching a football game, loosening the belt after all that wonderful food and falling asleep on the couch...yep, Thanksgiving definitely ranks high among my favorite days of the year. [...]
Treat yourself to the right partner
At this time of year, the only thing you’ll find more prevalent than everything-pumpkin, are Halloween costumes. Every store, no matter what they traditionally sell, is transformed and loaded with masks, capes and everything [...]
Your credit union: More than a financial institution
Sometimes we get so caught up in our work, in doing what we do, we forget about the impact that work has on so many people’s lives. This is so true in the credit [...]
What do millennials really want in a financial institution?
All across America, the oldest millennials have reached their early 30s and are settling into their careers. But credit unions and other financial institutions often miss the mark (whether angling to come off as “too [...]
The other side of the chip
Even if you’re only tangentially part of the credit union movement, you’ve surely been exposed to the letters EMV on pretty much a daily basis. And, with the October deadline looming, the coverage [...]
How lessons from my mom apply to your credit union
Lately, I’ve found myself thinking about my mother a bit more than usual. Happens every year around this time. It's funny: most of the time I spent growing up, I didn't think my mother [...]
Wooing GenZ with your mobile strategy
Those in the GenZ, post-millennial generation are often described in terms both descriptive and derisive - inattentive, apathetic, or technologically addicted. Of course views, and the truth, vary, and the stereotypes often don’t apply. [...]
The benefits of partnering with a CUSO
If you are a credit union decision maker, at some point you may have utilized the services of a CUSO. For that matter, your credit union may have an ownership investment in a CUSO. Lately, [...]
Consumer perception doesn’t have to be reality
Consumer perception is an important driver of growth in any business, but especially in the financial services industry. This is both good and bad. On the one hand, according to the year-end figures published by [...]
New Year’s resolutions for credit unions in 2016
Making New Year’s Resolutions is easy…sticking to them, not so much. So here are some tips and tricks to help your credit union successfully tackle the biggies. Lose weight. Technology’s come a [...]
Growing dissatisfaction with banks offers opportunity for credit unions
Many have come to know that credit unions put people before profits and offer a slew of other benefits, like favorable interest rates and no minimum-balance requirements. They also know they can’t say the [...]
Fraud protection with PINless debit on the rise
Credit unions can expect an increasing number of PINless debit transactions coming their way, resulting in reduced interchange fee revenue and presenting some important challenges regarding member incentives. PINless debit transactions at the POS have [...]