by Roberta Rodgers | Aug 19, 2025 | Boards, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Vendor Management
In today’s interconnected financial landscape, credit unions rely on an extensive network of third-party vendors to deliver essential services to their members. From core banking systems and payment processors to cloud storage providers and marketing firms,...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Aug 7, 2025 | Boards, Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Lending, Risk Management, Strategy
The July jobs report put a spotlight on the revisions to the payroll numbers – especially after the weak release, coupled with the sharp downward revisions to the May and June numbers, resulted in President Trump announcing the termination of the Commissioner of the...
by Tony Ferris | Aug 5, 2025 | Boards, Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Risk Appetite Assessment, Strategy
Originally published in CU Board Brief Credit unions are increasingly exploring broader, more aggressive strategies to compete, grow, and remain relevant, in today’s rapidly shifting financial landscape. Yet, with every innovative move, such as stadium naming rights,...
by Jeff Owen | Jul 28, 2025 | Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
Strategic planning lies at the heart of credit unions’ mission to serve members, foster financial well-being, and thrive in a competitive financial landscape. Yet, one often underappreciated factor in the success of credit unions’ strategic initiatives is...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Jul 23, 2025 | Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Uncategorized
In the landscape of the financial services industry, credit unions serve as pillars of trust, stability and support for their members. Amidst the ever-evolving challenges and uncertainties credit unions face, risk professionals play a pivotal and critical role. While...
by Jeff Owen | Jul 14, 2025 | Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
We live in a world of constant change. As such, risk is not a distant threat; rather, it’s a daily reality. For credit union leaders, the challenge is not how to avoid risk, but how to face it with clarity, discipline, and purpose. That is where Enterprise Risk...
