CU Achieves 13% Growth In Card Accts
DALLAS-Complex Community CU worked with TNB Card Services to drive a 13% increase in new card accounts in 2009. The credit union implemented a company-wide card product training program and created marketing materials that compared the Complex Community card to national cards and other local issuers. Additionally, the CU initiated an incentive program for employees.
For info: www.tnbcard.com or www.comcfcu.com
IS & Risk Mitigation Guide Offered
SAN DIMAS, Calif.-WesCorp issued its "Information Security and Risk Mitigation Guide," which details how to implement security controls on a CU's ACH applications and the workstations supporting those systems. WesCorp said it offers a wealth of information on ways to reduce the risk of technology intrusions, no matter what application the CU may be running. The guide is available upon request.
For info: www.wescorp.org
ATM Cash Forecasting Now Online
DALLAS-Morphis, Inc., a global provider of currency supply chain and payment management software, announced the immediate availability of MorphisONLINE/ATMCash, its new browser-based ATM cash forecasting tool. The company said MorphisONLINE/ATMCash is the first in a series of cash tools it plans for delivery via the Web, which will allow credit unions, banks and retailers to simplify and automate basic cash management tasks, Morphis said.
For info: www.morphisinc.com
WEOKIE CU Selects Clayco
ST. LOUIS-Clayco, Inc., recently was named design-builder for the new 22,000-square-foot operations center for WEOKIE Credit Union. Located in Oklahoma City, Okla., the financial facility will house the credit union's mortgage servicing, accounting, collections, marketing and call center and is slated for completion in November.
For info: www.claycorp.com
Palmetto CUSO, Rosetta Tech Team Up
IRMO, S.C.-Palmetto Cooperative Services, LLC, a CUSO providing operational support services, and Rosetta Technologies, a provider of MICR printers and check and Image Replacement Document (IRD) software solutions, said PCS has begun reselling Rosetta's IRD Express Pack printing solution.
Rosetta said its IRD Express Pack contains everything needed for an institution to begin printing high-quality IRDs from printable PCL files, including 30-ppm MICR printer, IRD paper and MICR toner.
For info: www.palmettocoop.com or www. rosettatechnologies.com
ALM First Tops $11B In Funds
DALLAS-ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC, a financial advisory firm for credit unions, announced it now has more than $11.2 billion in funds under advisement. In the past year, ALM First has added 27 new credit unions, representing 134 clients in 31 states.
For info: www.almfirst.com
ARC Logics Biz Unit Introduced
MINNEAPOLIS-Wolters Kluwer has created a new business unit, ARC Logics, to help organizations address increasingly complex audit, risk and compliance challenges. ARC Logics brings together Wolters Kluwer's audit, risk and compliance brands and offers a suite of software and services that enable organizations to address evolving risk issues.
For info: www.arclogics.com
Free Webcast: Helping 'Pre-Retirees'
WASHINGTON-NAFCU Services Corporation released a free webcast, created with Money Concepts International, Inc., called "The Impact of the Market Downturn on Your Pre-retiree Members." The 16-minute webcast discusses seven strategies credit unions can use to help members that are about five years away from retirement.
For info: www.nafcu.org/moneyconcepts.
Subcat Upgrades Teen Marketing
FULLERTON, Calif.-Subcat Marketing unveiled a major upgrade to its cooperative teen marketing and financial education program, Elements of Money. Features of the upgrade include a new logo and brand identity, redesigned website, social media integration, iPhone app, multiple design themes, web analytics, and a Twitter-based scholarship contest.
For info: www.elementsfactory.com
Advanced Fraud Solutions Adds Clients
RICHMOND, Va.-Virginia's Credit Union Shared Service Centers successfully implemented Advanced Fraud Solutions' TrueChecks counterfeit check solution at all locations. In other news, Washington State Employees CU, Olympia, Wash., said it signed with Advanced Fraud Solutions to install the company's TrueChecks counterfeit check detection system across all of its teller lines.
For info: www.advancedfraudsolutions.com
CU Student Choice Scores 100th CU
WASHINGTON-Credit Union Student Choice said San Francisco Fire CU has become the 100th CU to join the CUSO's student lending network.
For info: www.studentchoice.org.
