January 22 2020

January 17, 2020

Analysis

Cyberattacks: Should CUs Worry?

Some credit union professionals seem to underestimate the potential damage breaches can cause to their institution and membership.

Features

Recession-Proof Your CU

Peter Strozniak | January 17, 2020

Whether or not a recession will come is beyond anyone's control, but what credit unions can control is how they prepare for one.

Did NCUA's Hood Violate Hatch Act? Experts Are Split

David Baumann | January 17, 2020

Last October, Hood recorded a video at the White House praising President Trump's accomplishments for African Americans.

Spending Time With ...

Mary Vasquez: Giving Northwest Immigrants the Power to Succeed

Natasha Chilingerian | January 17, 2020

The first installment of CU Times' new monthly Q&A feature, "Spending Time With …" features Point West CU's community advocate.

Editor\'s Column

The Gentrification of the Internet?

Michael Ogden | January 16, 2020

Anyone running a CU website should keep a close eye on a brewing battle over .ORG website domains.

Focus Report

Car Lending Draws the Public Market's Interest

Jim DuPlessis | January 17, 2020

Credit unions have a stake in the outcome of new ventures on Wall Street.

Creating a Vehicle Leasing Program – and Making it a Big Success

Ken Sopp | January 17, 2020

Leasing helps deliver what automotive consumers want - low payments, low commitment and a variety of options.

How Can Dealers & Lenders Prepare for a Possible Economic Slowdown in 2020?

Jenn Reid | January 17, 2020

Leverage advanced data and technology to continue offering a shopping experience consumers have come to expect.

Indirect Lending Growth Tails Off Sharply

Will Hunt | January 17, 2020

Q3 2019 data shows indirect loans still dominate the CU industry's auto portfolio, though momentum appears to have stalled in recent quarters.

2019 Brings Sharp Drop in Auto Loan Growth for Credit Unions: Callahan

Natasha Chilingerian & timschafer | January 17, 2020

See comprehensive data on credit union auto lending trends from the third quarter of 2019.

Guest Opinion

Strategic Fintech Partnerships Can Make or Break Your Digital Strategy Plan

Whitney Loe | January 17, 2020

CU-vendor partnerships should benefit both parties, and CUs must select vendors that prioritize client support.

Community News

Financial Literacy for Girl Scouts & Energy Cost Assistance: Community News

Tahira Hayes | January 10, 2020

This week's news also includes donations to children's hospitals, the American Cancer Society and a local theater.

People

New Year, New Roles for Professionals at 9 Credit Unions

Tahira Hayes | January 13, 2020

CUs announcing hires and promotions this week include Desert Financial CU, Teachers FCU and Tower FCU.