First Lessons from a Credit Union’s CUSO’s Public Offering
Valuable lessons can be learned from Partner Colorado Credit Union and their CUSO subsidiary Safe Harbor Financial. Chip Filson shares what happened when Safe Harbor went public, and what credit unions might learn from the episode.
NCUA Board Approves Updated Member Expulsion Rule
The NCUA board on Thursday, July 20, adopted a final rule making it easier for credit unions to expel members from their institutions for cause, such as violence or disorderly behavior, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
The Dos and Don’ts of Conducting an Interview
Recruiter Annalise Runkel shares a few insider tips on how to conduct more successful interviews and create conversation that grants a better understanding of the candidate.
The Lifecycle of Software Testing
Testing may seem like one short step in the entire software development process, but its importance cannot be understated, says Mary VanAntwerp as she shares the ins and outs of each stage of the software testing lifecycle and why having a quality tester is integral.
Don’t Let New Technology Determine Your Strategy
John Beauchamp urges credit unions not to invest in new technology for the sake of being trendy and to remember that technology is meant to support a credit union’s strategy, not dictate it
House Financial Service Committee to Hold Hearing On Climate-Change Policies
On Tuesday, July 18th, the House Financial Service Committee will hold a hearing to discuss climate-change policy issues and whether financial regulators such as the NCUA can remain politically independent on the topic, reports Emily Claus.
Tips for Managing Members’ Compromised Cards
When a member’s card is compromised, both the member and credit union will need to act quickly to minimize the damage. Linda Stearns offers advice on how to best approach the situation to resolve it quickly and support your members.
Is Audio Banking Dead?
At first glance, one might assume that audio banking is slowly disappearing as digital methods become increasingly popular and convenient. But there’s more to the story, says Brian Maurer, who argues that thanks to devoted members, audio banking may live longer than expected.
My Credit Union Experience: How Are You Bringing Young Members To Your Credit Union?
Kyle Karnes offers a few quick and easy suggestions for marketing your credit union to younger audiences and build the trust they have in the credit union.
NASCUS: NCUA Should Only Review FISCU Mergers for Share Insurance Risks
The NCUA should butt out of merger reviews of federally-insured, state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs) unless there is a safety and soundness issue that poses risks to the Share Insurance Fund (SIF), NASCUS said, in comments submitted to the agency.
