Commentary

In light of the financial challenges faced by credit unions over the past few years and specifically the increasing interest rate risk that comes with many credit unions borrowing short to lend long, the NCUA has refocused its attention on asset-liability management functions.

Credit union executives are right to be concerned not only about the future of their business, but also of the potential dilution of their brand as new players enter the market.

The use of the term financial will convey that membership is open to every individual and business in our communities and not simply select groups.

From credit unions to regulators, these unexpected victors deserve to bask in their spoils of the moment.

From credit unions to regulators, these unexpected victors deserve to bask in their spoils of the moment.

Clearly, the challenge of fraud prevention in the banking industry continues to be paramount in the minds of institutions and consumers alike and the cost and implications dont stop there.

Its up to any organization providing an online service to ensure the integrity of customer data including user names and passwords. So what can be done to protect against compromised information and the resulting aftermath?

In a recent nationwide survey of small businesses, nearly two-thirds said it has become significantly harder to get loans today than just a few years ago. Similarly, a National Federation of Independent Business survey found a nearly 10% increase in the number of small businesses trying to borrow but no...