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Fraudsters, anticipating the U.S. shift to EMV security at the point of sale, are busy looking for ways to hack into the e-commerce sites and consumer bank accounts that will be unaffected by the change in payment card security.

You had a fantastic strategic planning session with tons of excellent ideas. Now, make sure you actually do something with those ideas.

From upgrading technology and delivery channels to attracting and retaining the best talent, experts offer key areas that must be addressed if a credit union wants to continue to grow.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., called for dismantling the Dodd-Frank Act Thursday night during the first Republican primary debate.

Credit union executives say that changes to brick and mortar, coupled with evolution of technology are changing the way they look at everything from staffing and size of branches to data analytics.

Metrum Community Credit Union, a $60-million institution based in Centennial, Colo., announced that its application for a community charter was approved by the board of the Colorado Division of Financial Services.

Debit cardholders initiate an average of nearly 30 debit transactions a month for the top issuers, but the rate of activity can vary wildly — with those top issuers seeing about twice as many transactions as those without strong debit business.

The Louisiana Credit Union League and CU Strategic Planning have partnered to help CUs in the state gain certification as community development financial institutions.

NCUA has issued some $2 million in grants to 225 low-income credit unions to help them offer new products and finance expansions.

Experts share tips for getting the most out of the strategic planning process as credit unions head into the traditional planning season.