Peter Strozniak
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September 24, 2018
Pending regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close at year’s end.
Melanie Waddell |
September 24, 2018
Warren and other senators are worried about data privacy as Treasury recommends a rule rollback for third-party aggregators.
David Baumann
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September 24, 2018
Funds will be provided for assistance that is not reimbursable under an insurance policy.
David Baumann
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September 24, 2018
Officials say the move will help fulfill its statutory mission.
Career Moves
Tahira Hayes
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September 24, 2018
First Entertainment CU and Firefly CU are among the credit unions naming new executives and managers this week.
Suzanne Woolley |
September 24, 2018
The new record comes on the heels of other signs consumers are finally shrugging off a recession hangover.
Peter Strozniak
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September 21, 2018
Jameleh Martinez stole member information to deposit fake checks and steal funds.
Jim DuPlessis
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September 21, 2018
NeighborWorks America finds Millennials, women and minorities feel the greatest burden.
Roy Urrico
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September 21, 2018
The email usually impersonates the employee and asks the recipient to click on a link.
Riley Griffin |
September 21, 2018
Student loans are now the second-largest category of U.S. household debt.
Instant Insights / Credit Union Times: Cyber security roundup
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| February 13, 2018
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Tina Orem
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September 21, 2018
Study finds 37% of executives said they hold their partners to lower cybersecurity standards than they do their own organizations.
Expert Opinion
Mark Shaddix|
September 21, 2018
Credit unions must stay on the forefront of technology and focus on customizing the lending experience.
Roy Urrico
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September 21, 2018
Credit union members appear to absolutely love text message interactions.
Infographic
Jim DuPlessis and Tim Schafer|
September 21, 2018
See detailed mortgage data on the top 10 credit unions and credit unions by asset class.
David Baumann
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September 21, 2018
“Unlike a law or regulation, supervisory guidance does not have the force and effect of law..."
Jim DuPlessis
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September 21, 2018
Santa Cruz Community CU steps in as many struggle to buy where the income gap is wide and the prices are high.
Chris Riley|
September 21, 2018
The answer to mortgage lender risks is Mortgage Impairment (MI) coverage.
Tahira Hayes
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September 21, 2018
Some of the greatest leaps I’ve taken have been when I was under the most pressure and facing a lot of adversity.
Expert Opinion
Gary Parker|
September 21, 2018
In the second of a three-part series, small CUs describe how they achieved growth after finding their niche.
David Baumann
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September 20, 2018
Some 16 credit unions are first-time recipients of financial assistance awards.
Shobhana Chandra|
September 20, 2018
Economic experts believe many potential home buyers are reluctant to make this financial commitment.
Peter Strozniak
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September 20, 2018
Suzanne Silva allegedly spends stolen credit union funds on cruises and Amazon.
Roy Urrico
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September 20, 2018
Get the latest technology updates happening in the credit union industry.
David Baumann
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September 20, 2018
The NCUA focuses on real estate rules.
Alex Tanzi|
September 20, 2018
Among industries, breweries and credit unions score near the top of the survey.
Peter Strozniak
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September 19, 2018
Investigators are searching for Jorge Navarro, a former head teller who worked for a Virginia credit union for 10 years.
Riley Griffin|
September 19, 2018
"And now home equity is being seen as a lifeline for those who are strapped for money with little wiggle room.”
Roy Urrico
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September 19, 2018
Additionally, between 2016 and 2017, overall voice channel fraud increases by 47%, or one in every 638 calls.
Jim DuPlessis
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September 19, 2018
Updated data from the NCUA shows Q2 numbers were up 16% despite loan loss provisions.
Shobhana Chandra|
September 19, 2018
Mixed messages appear in the housing industry as lending continues to climb.
Peter Strozniak
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September 18, 2018
Funds will be distributed to local food banks to provide essential supplies.
Peter Strozniak
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September 18, 2018
Lawsuit alleges Arizona credit union wanted to “puff up” the numbers to inflate future earnings.
Tina Orem
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September 18, 2018
Experts say CUs are facing a "real problem" around payment identity verification.
Tina Orem
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September 18, 2018
The study also notes CUs and community banks are investing in ATMs much more aggressively than larger banks.
Jenny Surane|
September 18, 2018
The credit card companies will pay between $5.54 billion and $6.24 billion.
Roy Urrico
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September 18, 2018
A credit union expands the use of text messages and member connections.
Peter Strozniak
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September 17, 2018
Although most branches reopen, some remain closed because of flooding and power outages.
David Baumann
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September 17, 2018
Payday lenders argue the bureau’s “unprecedented assault on payday lending” is based on a flawed statutory interpretation.
Michael Ogden
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September 17, 2018
It's unclear how many credit union employees have been impacted by the explosions and evacuations.
Peter Strozniak
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September 17, 2018
GFA Credit Union prepares to deliver services in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Expert Opinion
David Hauptman|
September 17, 2018
With credit union-owned life insurance, your institution could be taking advantage of a 3%-plus ROI.
Roy Urrico
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September 17, 2018
CUs are expanding the footprints of digital banking for members.
David Baumann
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September 17, 2018
Senators ask Mulvaney a series of questions, including any efforts by the bureau to restore a working relationship with the Education Department.
Expert Opinion
Mark Whitehouse|
September 17, 2018
Given the weaker protections, default rates will most likely be higher and losses steeper.
Peter Strozniak
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September 14, 2018
To assess damages and reopen branches, executives can only watch and wait until the slow-moving Hurricane Florence leaves.
Roy Urrico
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September 14, 2018
The study suggests card-not-present transactions may be more vulnerable to fraud.
Tina Orem
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September 14, 2018
About 23% of Equifax data breach victims have other bank accounts, loans, cards or utilities accounts opened in their name.
David Baumann
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September 14, 2018
Judicial circuits are split on the issue of whether the CFPB is properly structured.
Jim DuPlessis
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September 14, 2018
Student debt has risen to record levels while home ownership remains lower than generations past.
Expert Opinion
James McCabe|
September 14, 2018
Mark the one-year anniversary of the Equifax breach with definitive action to serve your members.
Expert Opinion
Susan Sachatello|
September 14, 2018
Insurance services provide members a valuable tool to achieve financial stability.
Peter Strozniak
|
September 14, 2018
CU Times speaks with Teachers FCU's CEO about how the Melrose CU deal happened.
Tina Orem
|
September 14, 2018
Insurance can be a big part of noninterest income, but it can be a hard sell.
Expert Opinion
Adam Lee|
September 14, 2018
Generate new noninterest sources of income by helping members spend their money and time in ways that enrich their lives beyond finances.
Tahira Hayes
|
September 14, 2018
This week’s community news includes a Lion’s Club donation, scholarship award and donation to a marching band.
Peter Strozniak
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September 13, 2018
Other credit union organizations begin collecting funds.
David Baumann
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September 13, 2018
“The rules of the road aren’t clear when they come from the bureau."
Ernie Harrison|
September 13, 2018
Ernie Harrison's final stop on his summer CU tour involves payday lenders, social justice and CDFIs in St. Louis.
Roy Urrico
|
September 13, 2018
“This year’s trend continues to show an increase in mortgage fraud risk year over year."
Expert Opinion
Nir Kaissar|
September 13, 2018
After 10 years, it’s difficult to view the bailouts as anything other than a massive wealth transfer from ordinary Americans to financial firms.
Peter Strozniak
|
September 12, 2018
Because of extensive flooding and damaging winds, power may not be restored for weeks.
Jim DuPlessis
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September 12, 2018
Two Michigan credit unions have nearly $1 billion in assets.
Tina Orem
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September 12, 2018
FIs have been hit with 81 million cybercrime attacks so far this year.
Shobhana Chandra|
September 12, 2018
New data shows the median household income, adjusted for inflation, rose 1.8% last year to $61,372.
David Baumann
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September 12, 2018
CUs and members of Congress have criticized agencies for regulating through guidance that does not have to go through the regulatory process.
Roy Urrico
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September 12, 2018
Five percent more organizations plan to step up security awareness training in the coming year compared to last year.
David Baumann
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September 11, 2018
Credit unions closing on the North and South Carolina coasts as mandatory evacuations are activated.
Melanie Waddell|
September 11, 2018
Occupational Safety and Health Administration to meet Oct. 16 and solicit comments on whistleblower issues in the finance industry.
Ernie Harrison|
September 11, 2018
Ernie Harrison, correspondent for CU Times, visits a young credit union on a reservation in South Dakota.
Tina Orem
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September 11, 2018
Research shows what it takes to make mobile wallets more attractive to consumers.
David Baumann
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September 11, 2018
The bill would preempt state data breach requirements for financial institutions.
Roy Urrico
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September 11, 2018
Potentially breached info: names, email addresses and credit card information.
Shobhana Chandra|
September 11, 2018
The Fed’s consumer credit report doesn’t track debt secured by real estate, such as mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
Natasha Chilingerian
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September 10, 2018
Credit unions promote opportunities within the movement to job-seekers in Portland, Ore.
Peter Strozniak
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September 10, 2018
Duane Allen Sikes faces 10 counts of mail fraud and five counts of embezzlement of credit union funds.
Tina Orem
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September 10, 2018
Reports of fake check scams are involved in about 7% of all complaints filed with the BBB Scam Tracker.
Roy Urrico
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September 10, 2018
Despite data breaches, brands tend to do just fine in the long run.
David Baumann
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September 10, 2018
The organizations say more time is needed and the rule needs to be fine-tuned.
Expert Opinion
Ken Lazarus|
September 10, 2018
Leveraging external recruiter performance data can help credit unions land A+ candidates fast.
Career Moves
Tahira Hayes
|
September 10, 2018
This week’s People news includes PenFed’s hiring of an award-winning TV journalist to lead its new digital division.
David Baumann
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September 07, 2018
A new CFPB Credit Union Advisory Council, which takes the member count from 17 to seven, is announced.
Peter Strozniak
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September 07, 2018
Fraud victimizes a South Carolina credit union and banks.
Roy Urrico
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September 07, 2018
The FTC is leading legal action against two deceptive schemes targeting or affecting senior citizens.
Ivan Levingston and Jenny Surane|
September 07, 2018
Experts say nothing has really changed and Equifax’s primary regulators are still investigating one year later.
Tahira Hayes
|
September 07, 2018
This week’s Community news includes a national non-profit campaign contest, Alzheimer’s Association donation and scholarship award.
Jim DuPlessis
|
September 07, 2018
WHITE64 will continue to serve PenFed and others.
Expert Opinion
Gene Pranger|
September 07, 2018
If you want to survive and thrive in an industry that’s ripe for massive disruption, love is everything.
Peter Strozniak
|
September 06, 2018
Removed directors deny charges and want their seats back to “right a wrong.”
Tina Orem
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September 06, 2018
Credit unions and banks may find themselves in the crosshairs if fintech providers go too far with data-sharing.
David Baumann
|
September 06, 2018
Former NCUA board member on Melrose CU downfall: "It is not a fair or reasonable complaint that the NCUA missed the boat here.”
Roy Urrico
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September 06, 2018
Credit unions have one chance to make a good first impression. This new digital solution could help.
David Baumann
|
September 06, 2018
“Credit unions deserve the privilege of providing customer service subject to comparable regulatory supervisory thresholds ..."
Shobhana Chandra and Liz Capo McCormick|
September 06, 2018
While the economy remains strong, experts are looking for a clear vision moving forward.
David Baumann and Jim DuPlessis|
September 05, 2018
The exact amount of taxi medallion loan losses remains unclear as details emerge of the Melrose CU acquisition.
Roy Urrico
|
September 05, 2018
New technology partnerships and collaborations take place inside and around the credit union industry.
David Baumann
|
September 05, 2018
In a white paper, NAFCU states the “lack of appropriate separation” between commercial and investment banking presents risks to the financial system.
David Baumann
|
September 05, 2018
Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), who received campaign support from CUNA, is defeated in Tuesday's primary.
Tina Orem
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September 05, 2018
This approval sets the course for what could become the nation’s first national all-mobile bank.
Peter Strozniak
|
September 04, 2018
Claudette Retana steals $134,500 from a 92-year-old member.
Tina Orem
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September 04, 2018
The arena will be home to the Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University’s Golden Eagles men’s basketball teams.
Katie Kuehner-Hebert|
September 04, 2018
In a response to a letter on behalf of an employer, the agency says such activities are non-compensable under the FLSA because they predominantly benefit employees.
Expert Opinion
Stuart Levine|
September 04, 2018
Devoted, long-serving directors must be commended for their service, but their skill level might not meet your current needs.
David Baumann
|
September 04, 2018
Expectations for movement on the RBC rule, NCUA nomination are low during this legislative session.
Roy Urrico
|
September 04, 2018
FIs are open to collaboration but worried about risks.
Jim DuPlessis
|
September 04, 2018
Taxi medallion losses sink the $1.1 billion credit union.
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