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March 4, 2026 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Do you ever feel like the list of things your credit union “needs... View Article

February 25, 2026 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management The NCUA recently took a step to reverse a long-standing stance and proposed... View Article

February 17, 2026 7:30 am

As we turn the page on another year, one thing is clear: 2025 was a big one. We’re excited to... View Article

February 11, 2026 7:30 am

Let’s be honest, not every project your credit union embarks on will meet all expectations. That is the nature of... View Article

January 28, 2026 7:30 am

By Tanner Pauls, AIM Financial Analyst After holding interest rates steady through the first five meetings of 2025, the Federal... View Article

January 21, 2026 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Last week, NCUA issued its annual Supervisory Priorities letter. That’s important to you... View Article

January 14, 2026 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Frank Barnes, board chair... View Article

January 7, 2026 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Now that 2026 is upon us, I am curious — did you make... View Article

December 16, 2025 7:00 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management At a recent in-person meeting with other credit union leagues, Karen Smith (MCU... View Article

December 8, 2025 7:30 am

By Donya Parrish, MCU VP Risk Management Q: Did NCUA finalize its succession planning rule? A: Yes, effective on January... View Article