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Regulatory Relief a Top Priority for NAFCU in 2005

By Staff Writer

Each new Congress presents unique opportunities and challenges, and the 109th Congress that was gaveled into session on Jan. 4 is likely to be no different. NAFCU's leaders and lobbyists were fortunate to meet with many key legislators when they returned; and though I am not one to make predictions,...

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December 14, 2004

A Chief Financial Officer Perspective: The Current Debate on FAS 115 & EITF No. 03-1

If you hold available-for-sale investment securities - the following update is for you. In March 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued No. 03-1 entitled, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment and Its Implications to Certain Investments." The EITF was formed in 1984 to assist the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)...

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December 07, 2004

New Technology Can Reduce Plastic Card Losses Due to `Skimming'

Technology has enabled "skimming" to become one of the most prevalent types of plastic card fraud, causing troubles for card issuers and cardholders alike. Fortunately, new technology, such as "name matching," is emerging as an effective tool in reducing this type of fraud. Skimming is a popular high-tech counterfeit technique...

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November 30, 2004

Credit Unions May be Missing Opportunities in the Premium Segment

In a recent survey, Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU) asked our member CEOs to indicate the major issues they felt their credit union was facing, with respect to their credit card program. The majority answered "competition". How can a credit union, with its limited resources, begin to compete with...

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November 23, 2004

Embracing the Cooperative Principle of Collaborative CUSOs

Throughout their proud history, credit unions have been the most successful model of the power of co-operation and collaboration in the financial services industry. Through boom times and bust, this cooperative principle has retained its intrinsic value. This ethical structure has provided needed products, services and benefits to millions of...

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November 16, 2004

Making the Most of Check 21 is the Big Question Credit Unions Have to Answer

How can credit unions enjoy the greatest benefits from Check 21? That's the question facing our industry now that Oct. 28 has come and gone. Last summer, hardware manufacturers, image exchange networks and service bureaus flooded the media with visions of the future. Seminars explained substitute checks and expedited re-crediting,...

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November 09, 2004

Making a Difference: Innovative Mortgage Products Allow CUs to Make Homeownership a Reality for More Members

A widespread effort's afoot within credit unions to change the way members are served. Like many of you, I spend a fair amount of time attempting to understand our members, and designing unique ways to meet their needs. Through my research I found it is common to hear from young...

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November 02, 2004

Check 21-Anyone for Fraud? Will Substitute Checks Hold up in Court?

The financial services community has finally welcomed Check 21, promising a more efficient payments system. Since most credit unions have already been truncating checks for years, they, in particular, are uniquely positioned to implement Check 21. Others however, have a bit more work to do in terms of public relations....

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Regulatory Relief a Top Priority for NAFCU in 2005

A Look Ahead at 2005 for Credit Unions' Payment Systems

Corporate Governance: New Rules of the Road

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A Chief Financial Officer Perspective: The Current Debate on FAS 115 & EITF No. 03-1

New Technology Can Reduce Plastic Card Losses Due to `Skimming'

Credit Unions May be Missing Opportunities in the Premium Segment

Embracing the Cooperative Principle of Collaborative CUSOs

Making the Most of Check 21 is the Big Question Credit Unions Have to Answer

Making a Difference: Innovative Mortgage Products Allow CUs to Make Homeownership a Reality for More Members

Check 21-Anyone for Fraud? Will Substitute Checks Hold up in Court?