May 27 2020

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Issue Gallery

Analysis

COVID-Era Marketing Challenges Credit Unions

Credit unions modify marketing messages to reflect the new reality of COVID-19.

Features

Credit Unions Reveal PPP Loan Wins

Peter Strozniak | May 22, 2020

Some small credit unions came through for the genuine "Main Street" business that sorely need PPP loans.

Credit Union Nails Mock Conversion

Roy Urrico | May 22, 2020

Conducting a mock conversion requires a thorough command and control process, as well as leveraging collaboration tools.

Spending Time With ...

Kelly Group: Building a Credit Union Career on Compassion, Ambition & a Drive to Learn

Natasha Chilingerian | May 22, 2020

CU Times' newest "Spending Time With ..." subject advances from MSR to service center manager in less than 10 years thanks to the right ongoing education.

Editor\'s Column

The Upside, the Downside

Michael Ogden | May 21, 2020

As parts of the U.S. reopen while the economy is garbage, some companies are tacking on new fees because … they can?

Focus Report: Core Processing

Credit Unions Take Core Conversions Virtual Amid COVID-19 Disruptions

Frank Ready | May 22, 2020

Some credit unions opt to postpone conversions, while others push forward with thinly-spread resources.

Direct FCU's Conversion Pushes Forward Remotely Amid COVID-19

Brian Medeiros | May 22, 2020

The credit union's overall core conversion project owner discusses best practices for managing a conversion remotely.

Can Your Banking Platform Weather a Pandemic?

Arcady Lapiro | May 22, 2020

To meet home banking demands, CUs should launch new digital solutions using their existing core as a base.

Understanding the How and Why of Credit Union Data Governance

Ray K. Ragan & Timothy Strasser | May 22, 2020

Data governance is the critical fuel for the financial success of your membership and the future of your credit union.

3 Questions for Data Migration Success

Richard Gallagher | May 22, 2020

Migrating to the right data management system can improve experiences, provide added security and increase revenues.

Guest Opinion

It's Time to Remind Credit Union Members of What They Are: Owners

Henry Wirz | May 22, 2020

As CUs scale up, they are losing sight of their originally-intended mission, culture, member governance and member control of credit sources.

Community News

Masks & Meals for Health Care Workers: Community News

Natasha Chilingerian | May 15, 2020

CUs also support a domestic violence resource center and victims of the March 3 tornadoes that struck Tennessee.

People

8 Credit Unions Kick Off May With New Hires & Promotions

Natasha Chilingerian | May 18, 2020

The latest People news includes the advancement of nine credit union professionals in the Northeast.