March 6 2019
Features
Puerto Rico is offering aggressive incentives to attract new business investments and jobs.
The CU Capital Insider
Members of Congress will soon be forced to vote to increase the federal debt limit. Or will they?
Focus Report
Potential membership is growing twice as fast as actual credit union members in the last two years.
CU leaders frustrated by year-over-year lackluster strategic performance would likely find a PMO to be the solution they need.
Rethink your CU's power as a connector and harness new financial technologies to take it well into the future.
Loan sourcing, loan participations and correspondent lending are three strategies that can position your CU for success.
A deep dive into the latest business growth stats at the nation's top CUs.
Guest Opinion
Developing at-risk member relationships by compressing the sales cycle is the gateway to survival in the Exponential Age.
Credit unions must develop experience cultures to keep up with the level of service demanded by consumers.
Community News
This week's community column includes a blanket drive, and donations benefiting STEM education and two youth programs.
Editor\'s Column
Whether your method of choice is KonMari or Feng Shui, decluttering can help you win in many areas of your life.
People
Eight credit unions reveal People news this week.
Trending Stories
- 1Top Ways Income and Employment Verification Can Empower Credit Unions
- 2Learn How CU are Realizing 55% Automated Bookings and 70% Instant Funding
- 3Workers Who Regularly Use Gen AI Would Like More Support
- 4Keys to Building a Trusted Payments Partnership
- 5Shared Accounts With CU Times: Miguel Polanco & NCUA's View of DEI
{ "data": { "slug": "march-6-2019", "title": "March 6 2019", "type": "issue", "packageUrl": "", "summary": "", "cssFile": "", "imageUrl": "//www.almcms.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/03/cover.jpg", "mediaUrl": "", "blurb": "", "articles": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/credit-unions-open-core-strategies/", "title": "Credit Unions & Open Core Strategies", "summary": "Credit union executives present their perspectives on the strategy of open-core systems.", "byline": "Roy Urrico", "kicker": "", "tags": [ "core systems", "TechCenter" ], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1299", "timeToRead": "7 minute", "readtime": "7", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/roy-urrico/", "name": "Roy Urrico" } ], "kickerNode": [], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/open-core-systems-e1551360002953.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "414" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/penfed-invests-in-puerto-rico/", "title": "PenFed Invests in Puerto Rico", "summary": "Puerto Rico is offering aggressive incentives to attract new business investments and jobs.", "byline": "Peter Strozniak", "kicker": "", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1161", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/peter-strozniak/", "name": "Peter Strozniak" } ], "kickerNode": [], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/PenFed-Hatillo-Branch-1-e1551359195506.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "411" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/a-vote-nobody-likes/", "title": "A Vote Nobody Likes", "summary": "Members of Congress will soon be forced to vote to increase the federal debt limit. Or will they?", "byline": "David Baumann", "kicker": "Commentary", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1037", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/david-baumann/", "name": "David Baumann" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/commentary/", "sectionName": "Commentary" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/debt-ceiling-e1550696715263.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "416" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/credit-unions-see-significant-fom-expansions/", "title": "Credit Unions See Significant FOM Expansions", "summary": "Potential membership is growing twice as fast as actual credit union members in the last two years.", "byline": "Jim DuPlessis", "kicker": "", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1141", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/jim-duplessis/", "name": "Jim DuPlessis" } ], "kickerNode": [], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Navy-Federal-Ad-e1550776116207.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "340" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/converting-strategy-to-execution-with-a-project-management-office/", "title": "Converting Strategy to Execution With a Project Management Office", "summary": "CU leaders frustrated by year-over-year lackluster strategic performance would likely find a PMO to be the solution they need.", "byline": "Ray K. Ragan", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1092", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/ray-k-ragan/", "name": "Ray K. Ragan" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/project-management-strategy-e1550611439134.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "520" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/big-smart-ideas-to-drive-growth/", "title": "'Big Smart' Ideas to Drive Growth", "summary": "Rethink your CU's power as a connector and harness new financial technologies to take it well into the future.", "byline": "Mark Meyer", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1054", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/mark-meyer/", "name": "Mark Meyer" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/10/content-idea-copywriting-e1539276493723.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/leveraging-the-power-of-your-credit-union-network-for-commercial-lending-success/", "title": "Leveraging the Power of Your Credit Union Network for Commercial Lending Success", "summary": "Loan sourcing, loan participations and correspondent lending are three strategies that can position your CU for success.", "byline": "Dina Kroshkin", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "1133", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/dina-kroshkin/", "name": "Dina Kroshkin" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/commercial-real-estate-e1550682103493.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "363" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/top-10-credit-unions-grow-credit-card-business-fees-net-interest-income/", "title": "Top 10 Credit Unions Grow Credit Card Business, Fees & Net Interest Income", "summary": "A deep dive into the latest business growth stats at the nation's top CUs.", "byline": "Jim DuPlessis and Tim Schafer", "kicker": "Infographic", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "67", "timeToRead": "1 minute", "readtime": "1", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/jim-duplessis/", "name": "Jim DuPlessis" }, { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tim-schafer/", "name": "Tim Schafer" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/infographic/", "sectionName": "Infographic" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/graphic-top.jpg", "width": "1149", "height": "432" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/retention-attention-building-member-longevity/", "title": "Retention Attention: Building Member Longevity", "summary": "Developing at-risk member relationships by compressing the sales cycle is the gateway to survival in the Exponential Age.", "byline": "Tom Long", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "679", "timeToRead": "4 minute", "readtime": "4", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tom-long/", "name": "Tom Long" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Attrition-Tax-Flow-e1550608123897.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "222" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/building-competitive-advantage-in-the-experience-economy/", "title": "Building Competitive Advantage in the Experience Economy", "summary": "Credit unions must develop experience cultures to keep up with the level of service demanded by consumers.", "byline": "Matt Purvis", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "wordcount": "429", "timeToRead": "3 minute", "readtime": "3", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/matt-purvis/", "name": "Matt Purvis" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/09/digital-consumer-experience-e1537795044391.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "363" } }, { "uri": "/2019/02/22/cu-donations-support-healthy-living-academics-the-arts/", "title": "CU Donations Support Healthy Living, Academics & the Arts", "summary": "This week's community column includes a blanket drive, and donations benefiting STEM education and two youth programs. ", "byline": "Tahira Hayes", "kicker": "", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "February 22, 2019", "wordcount": "809", "timeToRead": "5 minute", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tahira-hayes/", "name": "Tahira Hayes" } ], "kickerNode": [], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Leominster-Credit-Union-e1550699999248.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "464" } }, { "uri": "/2019/02/25/cu-professionals-celebrate-new-jobs-promotions-a-retirement/", "title": "CU Professionals Celebrate New Jobs, Promotions & a Retirement", "summary": "Eight credit unions reveal People news this week.", "byline": "Tahira Hayes", "kicker": "Career Moves", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "February 25, 2019", "wordcount": "866", "timeToRead": "5 minute", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tahira-hayes/", "name": "Tahira Hayes" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/career-moves/", "sectionName": "Career Moves" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/05/new-job-hired-handshake-e1526073510294.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2019/02/28/does-this-spark-joy/", "title": "Does This Spark Joy?", "summary": "Whether your method of choice is KonMari or Feng Shui, decluttering can help you win in many areas of your life.", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Editor's Letter", "tags": [], "prettyDate": "February 28, 2019", "wordcount": "1001", "timeToRead": "6 minute", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/editors-letter/", "sectionName": "Editor's Letter" } ], "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Clutter-e1551298994262.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "488" } } ], "navigations": [ { "name": "Cover Story", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/credit-unions-open-core-strategies/", "title": "Credit Unions & Open Core Strategies", "byline": "Roy Urrico", "kicker": "", "summary": "Credit union executives present their perspectives on the strategy of open-core systems.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/roy-urrico/", "name": "Roy Urrico" } ], "kickerNode": [], "readtime": "7", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/open-core-systems-e1551360002953.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "414" } } ] }, { "name": "Features", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/penfed-invests-in-puerto-rico/", "title": "PenFed Invests in Puerto Rico", "byline": "Peter Strozniak", "kicker": "", "summary": "Puerto Rico is offering aggressive incentives to attract new business investments and jobs.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/peter-strozniak/", "name": "Peter Strozniak" } ], "kickerNode": [], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/PenFed-Hatillo-Branch-1-e1551359195506.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "411" } } ] }, { "name": "The CU Capital Insider", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/a-vote-nobody-likes/", "title": "A Vote Nobody Likes", "byline": "David Baumann", "kicker": "Commentary", "summary": "Members of Congress will soon be forced to vote to increase the federal debt limit. Or will they?", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/david-baumann/", "name": "David Baumann" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/commentary/", "sectionName": "Commentary" } ], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/debt-ceiling-e1550696715263.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "416" } } ] }, { "name": "Focus Report", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/credit-unions-see-significant-fom-expansions/", "title": "Credit Unions See Significant FOM Expansions", "byline": "Jim DuPlessis", "kicker": "", "summary": "Potential membership is growing twice as fast as actual credit union members in the last two years.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/jim-duplessis/", "name": "Jim DuPlessis" } ], "kickerNode": [], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Navy-Federal-Ad-e1550776116207.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "340" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/converting-strategy-to-execution-with-a-project-management-office/", "title": "Converting Strategy to Execution With a Project Management Office", "byline": "Ray K. Ragan", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "summary": "CU leaders frustrated by year-over-year lackluster strategic performance would likely find a PMO to be the solution they need.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/ray-k-ragan/", "name": "Ray K. Ragan" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/project-management-strategy-e1550611439134.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "520" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/big-smart-ideas-to-drive-growth/", "title": "'Big Smart' Ideas to Drive Growth", "byline": "Mark Meyer", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "summary": "Rethink your CU's power as a connector and harness new financial technologies to take it well into the future.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/mark-meyer/", "name": "Mark Meyer" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/10/content-idea-copywriting-e1539276493723.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/leveraging-the-power-of-your-credit-union-network-for-commercial-lending-success/", "title": "Leveraging the Power of Your Credit Union Network for Commercial Lending Success", "byline": "Dina Kroshkin", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "summary": "Loan sourcing, loan participations and correspondent lending are three strategies that can position your CU for success.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/dina-kroshkin/", "name": "Dina Kroshkin" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/commercial-real-estate-e1550682103493.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "363" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/top-10-credit-unions-grow-credit-card-business-fees-net-interest-income/", "title": "Top 10 Credit Unions Grow Credit Card Business, Fees & Net Interest Income", "byline": "Jim DuPlessis and Tim Schafer", "kicker": "Infographic", "summary": "A deep dive into the latest business growth stats at the nation's top CUs.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/jim-duplessis/", "name": "Jim DuPlessis" }, { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tim-schafer/", "name": "Tim Schafer" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/infographic/", "sectionName": "Infographic" } ], "readtime": "1", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/graphic-top.jpg", "width": "1149", "height": "432" } } ] }, { "name": "Guest Opinion", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/03/01/retention-attention-building-member-longevity/", "title": "Retention Attention: Building Member Longevity", "byline": "Tom Long", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "summary": "Developing at-risk member relationships by compressing the sales cycle is the gateway to survival in the Exponential Age.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tom-long/", "name": "Tom Long" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "readtime": "4", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Attrition-Tax-Flow-e1550608123897.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "222" } }, { "uri": "/2019/03/01/building-competitive-advantage-in-the-experience-economy/", "title": "Building Competitive Advantage in the Experience Economy", "byline": "Matt Purvis", "kicker": "Expert Opinion", "summary": "Credit unions must develop experience cultures to keep up with the level of service demanded by consumers.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/matt-purvis/", "name": "Matt Purvis" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/expert-opinion/", "sectionName": "Expert Opinion" } ], "readtime": "3", "prettyDate": "March 01, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/09/digital-consumer-experience-e1537795044391.jpg", "width": "620", "height": "363" } } ] }, { "name": "Community News", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/02/22/cu-donations-support-healthy-living-academics-the-arts/", "title": "CU Donations Support Healthy Living, Academics & the Arts", "byline": "Tahira Hayes", "kicker": "", "summary": "This week's community column includes a blanket drive, and donations benefiting STEM education and two youth programs. ", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tahira-hayes/", "name": "Tahira Hayes" } ], "kickerNode": [], "readtime": "5", "prettyDate": "February 22, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Leominster-Credit-Union-e1550699999248.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "464" } } ] }, { "name": "Editor\\'s Column", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/02/28/does-this-spark-joy/", "title": "Does This Spark Joy?", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Editor's Letter", "summary": "Whether your method of choice is KonMari or Feng Shui, decluttering can help you win in many areas of your life.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/natasha-chilingerian/", "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/editors-letter/", "sectionName": "Editor's Letter" } ], "readtime": "6", "prettyDate": "February 28, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/02/Clutter-e1551298994262.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "488" } } ] }, { "name": "People", "description": "", "link": "", "query": "", "showAll": "", "searchContents": [ { "uri": "/2019/02/25/cu-professionals-celebrate-new-jobs-promotions-a-retirement/", "title": "CU Professionals Celebrate New Jobs, Promotions & a Retirement", "byline": "Tahira Hayes", "kicker": "Career Moves", "summary": "Eight credit unions reveal People news this week.", "isDownload": "false", "authors": [ { "webUrl": "/author/profile/tahira-hayes/", "name": "Tahira Hayes" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/career-moves/", "sectionName": "Career Moves" } ], "readtime": "5", "prettyDate": "February 25, 2019", "primaryCategory": { "channelName": "", "sectionName": "", "uri": "" }, "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2018/05/new-job-hired-handshake-e1526073510294.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } } ] } ], "sponsors": [] } }