November 27 2019

November 22, 2019

Issue Gallery

2019 Brings Credit Unions Growth & Worries

CUs big and small had a great third quarter when it comes to mortgage originations.

Features

Credit Union Offers Effective Giving Advice

Tina Orem | November 22, 2019

Credit unions are active donors, but deciding how much and where to donate can be difficult.

Despite Fraud Concerns, Consumers Plan for a Busy Holiday Shopping Season

Natasha Chilingerian & timschafer | November 22, 2019

TransUnion survey reveals consumers' plans for shopping and payments, as well as their views on identity verification.

Data Breach Forecasts: Prepare for Holiday Cybercrime Spree

Roy Urrico | November 14, 2019

A new report also shows that consumers are "prepared to hold their financial institution responsible for the damages."

The CU Capital Insider

NCUA Is Small Potatoes

David Baumann | November 22, 2019

For credit unions, the NCUA is the center of our nation's capital. but the Center for Responsive Politics demonstrates otherwise.

Editor\'s Column

South Dakota, You … NAILED IT?

Michael Ogden | November 21, 2019

A meth awareness campaign-gone-wrong reminds CUs not to outsource their public-facing marketing campaigns.

Focus Report

What Does the Future Hold for Credit Union Mergers?

Peter Strozniak | November 22, 2019

CUs leverage mergers for growth, but they are also turning to options such as bank purchases and fintech partnerships.

What Is Old – and New – About Credit Union Mergers?

Taylor C. Nelms & Luis G. Dopico | November 22, 2019

Filene Research Institute digs into some of the less well-known aspects of credit union consolidation.

10 Ways to Avoid Pitfalls During a Merger

David Ritter | November 22, 2019

The most common pitfalls most often are qualitative and can often be managed with proper planning and preparation.

Guest Opinion

3 Ways Case Management Benefits Fraud Investigations

Steve Comer | November 22, 2019

In order to deliver the level of service credit unions pride themselves on, more are leveraging case-based solutions.

Community News

Competing for Financial Fitness & Supporting Nonprofits: Community News

Tahira Hayes | November 15, 2019

This week's news includes a Halloween candy shipment to troops and veterans, and an auto loan promotion benefiting a children's hospital.

People

Professionals Make New Career Moves at 6 Credit Unions

Tahira Hayes | November 18, 2019

OnPoint Community CU, Evergreen CU, Credit Union of America and others announce People news this week.