NCUA Issues Cybersecurity Warning Following Russia Invasion of Ukraine
The NCUA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the National Security Agency are urging credit unions to “adopt a heightened state of awareness” of possible cyber threats posed by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
How to Build a Happy Workforce
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to making your employees happy, Amber Overla provides some great places to start along with a few ways to show your staff they’re appreciated.
Embrace Design Constraints Before They Become Flaws
Everything has constraints, especially in design. But a good designer doesn’t just work around design constraints, argues Travis Root, they learn to operate within them and use them to their advantage.
Overdraft Class Actions: What Credit Unions Need to Know in 2022
With class-action overdraft lawsuits on the rise, Patrick Sickels explains how credit unions can get into trouble with fees and ambiguous phrasing and what steps you can take to protect your credit union.
NCUA Board: Share Insurance Fund Remains Healthy
The National Credit Union Administration’s Share Insurance Fund remains strong even though the agency’s equity ratio is below the normal rate set by the NCUA board, Eugene Schied, the agency’s CFO said during the February NCUA board meeting. Other issues were also discussed, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Mistakes in Mailing
When mass mailing marketing materials or event invites, it’s essential they make it to their target audience. But even small errors can delay or prevent that. Mara Andrasko covers essential things to remember when mailing your marketing materials and provides resources for keeping clean and current mailing databases.
Socializing the Credit Union
Keegan Krajniak urges credit unions to take a step back from the new technology and streamlined processes and reflect on how they are investing in their communities and their members as people.
Are App Platforms the Future of Financial Services?
Chip Filson debates the self-service trend sweeping the financial industry and whether or not FinTech apps will take the place of brick and mortar in the future.
Credit Union CEO Asks Congress to Boost CDFI Funding, Simplify Application
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that Congress should increase funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions program and make it easier for credit unions and banks to become certified, Jeanne Kucey, chief executive officer of the JetStream Federal Credit Union told a Senate Subcommittee.
How to Get Your Members to Fall Back in Love with You
If you’ve noticed the love between your credit union and its members fading, now is the time to step in! Emily Claus shares how you can remind your members why they fell in love with your credit union in the first place and reignite the spark.
