- Hooking up credit unions.
The Internet is a level playing field, allowing organizations of all sizes to compete with each other and with brick-and-mortar institutions. But the initial hurdle of getting onto that level field can be difficult for small businesses. This is true in the credit union industry as it is in many ......
- The Benefits of Credit Unions
Credit unions, around since 1935, are not-for profit cooperative financial institutions created by people with a common affiliation, such as belonging to a labor union, an association or even working or living in the same place. Members deposit money into, and save money in, credit unions. The money is then ......
- Breaking free
Call it secondary capital, alternative capital or additional capital, it seems that most credit union executives are strong supporters of allowing credit unions to raise capital beyond that obtained through retained earnings. And, despite a recent Congressional setback, many believe legislative action will soon allow funds raised by issuing some ......
- Executive Technology Forum Exhibitors
Attendees at CUES' Executive Technology Forum, March 8-10 at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa in Phoenix will mix and mingle with firms in the expanded, all-new exhibitor forum. More than 25 firms will be on hand to demonstrate some of the latest technical advances in the credit union world. This is ......
- Quicker shopping
OPERATIONS Recently Mel Martinez, the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development, bought a home and went through the usual paperwork blizzard at closing. This experience converted him to the cause of simplifying the mortgage process. "If I'm a lawyer and the secretary of HUD and I'm not reading this ......
- Biometrics: Toys or tools?
HEADNOTE The financial services sector, and consumers, are ready to "play" with this security feature. Whose who follow the technology closely say biometric identification systems are on the verge of working their way from high-tech toys into the tools of our everyday lives. It may not be long before security ......
- Top 5 challenges
* Grow/expand. * Stay competitive. of Keep on top of technology. * Retain/attract staff. * Keep/serve members well. If this sounds suspiciously like your to-do list for 2001, don't be alarmed; no one has been rifling through your desk. It's just that these same goals were named as the top ......