Think Writing’s Important? Think Again. It’s Even More Valuable Than You Thought!
Writing shouldn’t just be a skill, it should be a core competency of your organization. Dawn Moore questions whether your credit union truly grasps the importance of writing, and suggests ways to have it play a bigger role.
Central Liquidity Facility: The One Thing Necessary
If the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) are both “lenders of last resort” why is the CLF deemed so unappealing? How is the FHLB system so much more relevant for credit unions than their own liquidity backstop? Chip Filson might know why.
Things On Your “To Do” List You Wish You Had Done
NACUSO’s Denise Wymore ponders the reasoning behind credit union’s slow adaptation of new technologies and systems, and why we found ourselves on the less prepared end of the coronavirus pandemic.
NCUA’s Leadership in an Emergency
What is the role of the NCUA in an emergency? Chip Filson argues that the less they involve themselves, the better off the industry will be.
The Five Keys to Good Customer Service Part Two: The Customer May Not Always Be Right, But Neither Are You
“The customer is always right” is a saying as old as time, though it’s certainly not always accurate. Client Service Representative Morgan VanEnk reminds customers and workers alike that neither one is always correct, and working together is the best way to get any problem solved.
Presenting the Right Message About Credit Unions in Today’s Crisis
Credit unions facing an economic downturn need to avoid being swayed by the doomsayers, says Chip Filson. The most important thing for credit unions is in how they respond.
Recapping the May 2020 NCUA Board Meeting
What happens when a board chair takes for granted the votes he receives in his favor? Vic Pantea deliverers notes on the May NCUA Board Meeting and wonders what went wrong for Chairman Hood as the board voted on an interim final rule concerning credit union overdraft policies.
Better Together
Frankenmuth Credit Union CEO Vickie Schmitzer reflects on the industry-wide response to coronavirus and how we move forward in the coming weeks.
Credit Union Branches Aren’t Disappearing, They’re Adapting
Despite age old rumors suggesting brick and mortar branches will eventually lose out to online services, Emily Claus argues that physical branches remain in high demand and will continue to evolve with technology.
The Good and Bad of Temp to Perm Cards
In a follow up to her article on instant issue cards, Megan Ernsberger weighs the pros and cons of the instant issue alternative, temp-to-perm cards, and how to decide what works best for your credit union.
