Technology

Don’t look at social media tools as just more on your to-do list. View them as tools in your personal toolbox to improve leadership, suggests The Wall Street Journal.  READ MORE

Your newest branch is virtual, and your website is the front door. READ MORE

Chris Brogan’s advice for harnessing the power of social media boils down to two simple words: Be helpful. READ MORE

While electronic check processing is efficient, "straight-through" processing may be the ultimate solution. READ MORE

Failure to clearly outline the CU’s social media use expectations through a written policy can significantly increase risk. READ MORE

What could an organization called Isis and events taking place in Barcelona possibly have to do with credit unions? READ MORE

Your CU's social media presence likely expands to employees’ personal pages. But being off-duty doesn’t give staff carte blanche to post anything they want about the CUor those affiliated with it. READ MORE

While many person-to-person payment services exist, consumers and financial institutions are still looking for an easier method, reports The New York Times. READ MORE

In my compliance world, I like to write about topics that are black and white. But this month I’m going to discuss mobile banking compliance, which currently features a few more shades of gray. READ MORE

CUs can help members make the switch to direct deposit now. READ MORE