In This Issue
Humor and Innovation
CEOs sometimes try to force innovation—a classic mistake. That’s like Homer Simpson banging on his television and demanding that it “be more funny.” Read More
Capital is King
The Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act would strengthen CUs and be consistent with our not-for-profit, cooperative nature. Read More
Most Stabilization Costs Behind Us
The 2012 financial statements for the Temporary Corporate Stabilization Fund provide some sobering but promising information.
Read MoreInnovation by Design
Creativity, some believe, is an escape from disciplined thinking. Read More
Welcome to the Team, John Wiley
John is a seasoned publishing veteran whose experience and talents will help maintain Credit Union Magazine’s lofty reputation, and elevate it even further into new mediums. Read More
Agencies Clarify Changes to Flood Insurance Rules
After the promulgation of final regulations, the agencies expect to undertake a review of the interagency questions and answers and may propose changes as appropriate.
Read MoreCFPB Issues Guide on Truth in Lending
The CFPB in April released a “plain language” guide on the agency’s Ability-to-Repay (ATR) and Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule under Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). Read More
NCUA Addresses Troubled Debt Restructuring
The guidance describes in detail how examiners will apply the regulatory changes that the NCUA Board approved last year.
Read MoreWhat Does NCUA's National Supervision Policy Manual Say About DORs?
The NSPM includes instructions that say examiners will "only identify material problems for problem code tracking purposes," but requires examiners to act on unresolved DORs regardless of a CU's CAMEL rating. Read More
What's New From i3?
A look at what Filene's renowned (Ideas, Innovation, and Implementation) group is working on. Read More
Set Your Innovation Process Free
'Good ideas can happen in the office, at a ball game, at church, at a party—anywhere someone’s creative juices are touched.' Read More
Mobile Payments
The key strategic point is: The one who enrolls is the one who controls. Read More
Meet the Mobile Payments Players
The long list of providers include Apple, Dwolla, Google, Square, and Visa. Read More
Mobile: From Novelty to Game Changer
Worldwide mobile payment transaction values were expected to surpass $171.5 billion in 2012—a 62% increase from 2011. Read More
Plot a Course to Success
'There’s no ‘I’ in strategy; it’s a team effort.' Read More
A Dangerous Intersection
All CUs should review their confidentiality policies for overbreadth, both in writing and in application. Read More
Rebuild the Great American Middle Class
Many workers have fallen out of the middle class due to converging economic, political, social, and technological trends that began in the 1970s. Read More
Reinvigorate the Branch
As transactions migrate to online and mobile channels, CUs must determine new roles for branches and call centers. Read More
Mobile Extends Online-Banking Evolution
Online banking systems have quickly expanded into budgeting and account tracking tools across multiple platforms. Read More
My P2P Solution Involves Pen and Paper
You don’t need electricity to write a check. Read More
'Naked Checking' Strips Away All Fees
CEO Lee Williams believes in pushing the envelope to distinguish Central Star from the competition.
Read MoreMembers ‘Like’ Calcubot
The tool gives CUs a branded social media billboard that culls daily loan rates. Read More
With Prize-Based Savings, Everybody Wins
In Washington, the program generated 213 new accounts at six participating CUs in its first three weeks. Read More
Photos From Miracle Jeans Day
The CU movement raised more than $300,000 last year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during Miracle Jeans Day. Read More
Helping Kids: It’s in the ‘Jeans’
CUs for Kids event draws nearly 600 CU participants from 47 states, plus CUNA, leagues, and business partners. Read More
CUNA Releases New E-Scan
With a suite of products to help with year-round strategic planning, CUNA has the tools and resources you need. Read More
Lessons in Crisis Management from Sept. 11
A first-person account of how the nation's highest-ranking officials handled the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. Read More
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