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  • Professional development
    To inspire employees, Coastal Credit Union gets existential

    The question "Why do we exist?" is key to the credit union's engagement and motivation strategies.

    By W.B. King
    September 24
    Coastal Federal Credit Union CEO Chuck Purvis addresses employees during an all-staff town hall meeting in early 2018.
  • Workplace safety and security
    Lessons for credit unions after the Fifth Third tragedy

    As the Cincinnati bank seeks to regroup after the fatal shootings at its headquarters, the incident underscores the need for preparedness at banks and credit unions of all sizes, workplace safety experts say.

    By Laura Alix and Palash Ghosh
    September 24
    FBI data on fate of active shooters in incidents in 2016 and 2017
  • Technology
    What U.S. credit unions can learn from their international counterparts

    Australian credit unions can teach American CUs a thing or two about effective use of blockchain and know-your-customer strategies.

    By W.B. King
    September 21
    Brian McCrory, chair of the World Council of Credit Unions
  • M&A
    Brooklyn-based Bay Ridge Federal Credit Union to merge with Island FCU

    The resulting institution will hold more than $1.6 billion in assets and serve nealry 50,000 members.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 21
    Bret Sears is CEO of Island FCU
  • Workplace culture
    Don't just join the credit union – join the family

    From supporting employees fighting illness to ensuring staff are there for important moments with their real families, Landings CU is committed to kinship.

    By W.B. King
    September 21
    Landings Credit Union staff (from left to right): Adrianne Rexius (chief HR officer), Karen Barton (chief administrative officer), Margaret Hunnicutt (CEO, Brian Lee (CFO), Cecilia Ashe (chief business development and lending officer) Bill Conti (COO).
  • M&A
    Sound Credit Union to acquire Bank of Washington

    While credit unions are increasingly gobbling up community banks, this deal is the first of its kind in Washington State.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 21
    Bank of Washington's Lynnewood branch. The bank is being purchased by Tacoma, Wash.-based Sound Credit Union.
  • If large credit unions are taxed, small CUs will pay the price

    Amid a push to re-examine the tax status for large credit unions, let's look at the reality of the benefits they provide to CUs a fraction of their size.

    September 21
    Ken Payne
    Ken Payne
    Freedom Credit Union
  • Growth strategies
    Georgians see $231 million benefit from credit union membership: Report

    A new study breaks down the benefits consumers in the Peach State receive just from being credit union members.

    By Melissa Angell
    Reporter
    September 21
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  • Professional development
    Building tomorrow's credit union leaders with service and smiles

    Michigan First CU's "Leadership Academy" helped land it a spot in this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings.

    By W.B. King
    September 21
    Michigan First CU senior management and employees donated collected and donated holiday gifts to kids through “Goodfellows” program in December 2017.
  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For

    The full ranking of all of 2018's Best Credit Unions to Work For, as determined by the Best Companies Group.

    By W.B. King
    September 21
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  • Commercial real estate lending
    NCUA one-ups bank regulators in easing appraisal limit

    Following an increase in the CRE appraisal threshold for community bankers earlier this year, the National Credit Union Administration has proposed an even bigger shift for CUs.

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    By John Reosti
    Reporter
    September 20
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  • Professional development
    Wanted: 'Exceptional individuals' in search of rewarding careers

    At South Carolina FCU, they're looking for employees who want more than just a paycheck.

    By W.B. King
    September 20
    CEO Scott Woods celebrates with South Carolina Federal Credit Union's Service and Support Managers after learning that the credit union’s performance-management model would shift to one of continuous feedback, rather than formal, semi-annual performance reviews
  • CDFIs
    48 credit unions receive CDFI awards totaling $34.5 million

    In addition to CUs across the continental United States receiving grants, Puerto Rico's cooperativas de ahorro y credito were included for the first time.

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 20
    CDFI Fund 2018 grants.jpeg
  • ADA
    Family First Credit Union fights back against ADA website suit

    CUNA, Georgia CU Affiliates have partnered for an amicus brief on behalf of credit union.

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 20
    Mike Mercer, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates
  • ATMs
    Three Cali CU’s ditch traditional ATM oversight for Dolphin Debit

    All three credit unions hold less than $250 million in assets.

    By Melissa Angell
    Reporter
    September 20
    Gary Walston is the co-founder of Dolphin Debit.
  • Succession planning
    Mark Robnett appointed new CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union

    The former EVP/chief information officer has been interim CEO since May, following Pete Sainato taking the helm at Transportation Federal Credit Union.

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 20
    Mark Robnett, CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, leads a recent Town Hall meeting conducted at Justice FCU’s Conference Center, within its corporate headquarters in Chantilly, Va. The Town Hall was attended by onsite staff as well as staff from its 31 branches across the country.
  • Workplace culture
    Where the golden rule is still the No. 1 rule

    Orlando-based Fairwinds Credit Union has a simple but effective philosophy for how it treats staff and members.

    By W.B. King
    September 20
    Fairwinds CU leaders celebrating a combined 100 years of service. From left to right: Larry Tobin (president/CEO), Kathy Chonody (CFO) and Phil Tischer (COO).
  • Branch banking
    CU Journal's 'Day in the Life of Credit Unions' returns for 21st year

    The beloved annual feature is back on Sept. 20 to highlight the magical and the mundane moments credit unions experience every day.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 20
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  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For with assets over $1B

    From all-staff outings to one-on-one time with the CEO, on-site fitness classes and a market of fresh food right there at the office, there's a reason these credit unions were recognized among the best places to work.

    By W.B. King
    September 20
    South Carolina Federal Credit Union 2018
  • Corporate philanthropy
    CUs stepping up to provide relief donations after Hurricane Florence

    More than $37,000 has been donated to the National Credit Union Foundation's CUAid initiative, while SECU has made a $1 million contribution to a local food bank providing relief.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 19
    Hurricane Florence in the Atlantic Ocean in this view captured from the International Space Station by NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold.
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