Board Entrenchment and the Question of Compensation and Term Limits

Board Entrenchment and the Question of Compensation and Term Limits

Credit unions struggle with finding new board members, but that might be the design of an entrenched board of directors. Esteban Camargo discusses the risks of director entrenchment and what leaders might do to combat it.

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Talk Is Cheap, NCUA Involvement Isn’t

Talk Is Cheap, NCUA Involvement Isn’t

NCUA is going to discuss credit union succession planning, and credit unions may come to regret it, says CUSO Mag Supervising Editor Esteban Camargo. Is NCUA involvement a good thing or will it just be one more expense line?

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Credit Unions: Banks for Children

Credit Unions: Banks for Children

CUSO Mag’s Esteban Camargo discusses the Hollywood perception of credit unions, and the hurdles the industry faces to overcome common misconceptions among consumers.

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Northern Hills Federal Credit Union and Sentinel Federal Credit Union Announce Plans to Merge

Northern Hills Federal Credit Union and Sentinel Federal Credit Union Announce Plans to Merge

Northern Hills Federal Credit Union, who has been proudly serving their members since 1950 and Sentinel Federal Credit Union, who has been serving their members since 1955, announced today that they are expanding their legacy of service, and will be seeking regulatory approval of their Board approved intent to merge.

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Six CUSOs Receive Prestigious Awards Presented by NACUSO

Six CUSOs Receive Prestigious Awards Presented by NACUSO

Grand Rapids, MI (November 18, 2021) – NACUSO honored six CUSOs at the 2021 NACUSO Network Conference for driving value to the industry with innovative solutions crafted through collaboration. The NACUSO Network Conference took place November 8 through 11 at the Encore Las Vegas Resort, with the prestigious CUSO Awards...

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Renofi Earns 2021 Next Big Idea Title at the NACUSO Network Conference in Las Vegas

Renofi Earns 2021 Next Big Idea Title at the NACUSO Network Conference in Las Vegas

RenoFi, a financial technology company, was awarded the winning title of the 2021 Next Big Idea Competition presented during the NACUSO Network Conference.

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NACUSO Announces the Formation of NACUSO Business Services, Inc.

NACUSO Announces the Formation of NACUSO Business Services, Inc.

NACUSO President, Jack Antonini, announced that NACUSO has formed a wholly owned subsidiary NACUSO Business Services, Inc. (“NBS”). Guy Messick has been named CEO of NBS. 

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The Monster Lurking in Your Data

The Monster Lurking in Your Data

Are your key performance indicators Frankenstein’s monster? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo explains the perils of surrogation and how credit unions can avoid the trap of metrics running away with strategy.

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RedZone Protects to Offer Credit Unions a New CUSO Alternative for Compliance and Risk Mitigation

RedZone Protects to Offer Credit Unions a New CUSO Alternative for Compliance and Risk Mitigation

RedZone Compliance Services, a premier provider of regulatory compliance and governance solutions, and Launch Credit Union are pleased to announce the formation of RedZone Protects, LLC, an enterprise risk and compliance focused Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO).

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Learning the Basics of Computer Security

Learning the Basics of Computer Security

Computer security is not just for IT—everybody has a responsibility to protect your organization’s data from ill doers. Esteban Camargo shares some information on the basics of computer security and what’s at stake if you fail.

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