Considering a Merger? Don’t Let Your Data Processor be the Last to Know
Mergers can be a lengthy and complex process, and with some much going on, notifying vendors can end up taking a back seat. Melissa Hammel stresses the importance of communicating with your data processing partner early on and keeping them informed down the line.
CFPB: Students Being Roped Into CU/Bank Accounts Marketed by Colleges
CUCollaborate’s David Baumann reports some colleges and universities are roping students into opening credit union or bank accounts that have unreasonable fees and penalties, the CFPB said, in a report released late last week.
Remote Notary: the Progress, the Red Tape, and the Result
After years of back and forth on remote notarization, John Beauchamp details the progress that was made, the forced steps back, the red tape, and where the law ultimately landed.
An Engineer, a Designer, and a Business Manager Walk into a Bar…
When it comes to balancing engineering with design and business management, the best approach may be the most challenging: cooperation. Esteban Camargo describes the varying perspectives of the development process and why no one viewpoint should stand above the rest.
If You Give a Computer a Cookie
Cookie disclaimers seem to be everywhere these days. But what exactly is a cookie, and should you reject or accept it? Tony Muka shares the cookie basics and when your credit union website might need its own disclaimer.
The Credit Union Industry Celebrates Third Annual CU Kind Day
On October 10th, 2022, the credit union industry celebrated the fourth annual CU Kind Day. Emily Claus reports on the event and how credit unions chose to give back to their communities this year.
Jeanne D’Arc: A 110 Year Perspective on Sustaining Co-op Success
Chip Filson analyzes Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s 110 years of service and commitment to the community, along with lessons other credit unions can take away from its success.
October is Cybersecurity Month—Are You Prepared?
To kick off Cybersecurity Month, Emily Claus shares a few simple ways credit unions can use this opportunity to tighten their cybersecurity measures and educate members.
Achieving Your Goals as a Team Part 2: Brand Champions
In the follow-up to his article on marketing goals, Andrew Macmillan discusses your team’s brand champions, how to identify them, and how to connect with them.
Congress Passes Funding, NFIP Extension, Goes Home with Work Undone
Congress managed to keep much of the federal government and the National Flood Insurance Program funded before leaving for the campaign trail last week but punted on many major issues—either preferring to consider them in a lame duck session or not at all, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
