by Chris Noble | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
When corporate credit unions can operate effectively and efficiently, it builds greater confidence in the safety and soundness of the entire credit union system. That’s why the League argued for reasonable regulatory flexibility in response to a proposed National...
by Kim Connor | Aug 5, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Member Benefits, Ohio CU News
Quarter one data is now available in the latest Quarterly Performance Report to help you build strategic priorities in light of the new economic conditions. Every quarter, key statistics and trends that a credit union thinks about daily are processed and summarized...
by Melanie Koch | Aug 5, 2020 | Education & Training, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Ohio CU News
As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) grows in importance, the League continues to explore ways for its staff and members to lean into the conversation. We have joined the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) as members and advocates and look forward to...
by Jose Ortiz | Aug 5, 2020 | CUNA Mutual Group, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Ohio CU News
Even if your credit union is a well-established community benefactor, in times of intense turmoil you may feel called upon to stand up and make a new, visible act of leadership and service. This could be a perfect time to create a charitable foundation and to use it...
by Chris Noble | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
The ability to access additional capital is more important than ever as low-income designated credit unions (LICUs), complex credit unions, and new credit unions are at risk of being undercapitalized due to the stress put on the economy. The League recently submitted...
by Cory Fleming | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Events, Legislative, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
Legal advocacy is increasingly important for credit unions due to the recent uptick in costly litigation throughout the Movement. To ensure Ohio’s top court hears the credit union perspective, the League recently coordinated a dialogue between credit union attorneys...
by Jose Ortiz | Jul 22, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Ohio CU News
PolicyWorks announced its acquisition of the technology solutions company ViClarity in February and now offers the award-winning platform to credit unions as a resource for managing their internal governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs. ViClarity’s goal is to...
by Takisha Martin | Jul 22, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.23, Ohio CU News, OHIO CU NEWS
You reach communities every day through your credit union – think of what lies ahead in extending your impact at the state level on the Ohio Credit Union League Board of Directors. As a League Director, you’ll join your peers in driving the strategic direction of the...
by Chris Noble | Jul 7, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
Credit unions have been a source of great financial relief and flexibility for their members during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the League is here to make sure credit unions can modify their operations with confidence to continue supporting their members. In April, the...
by Chris Noble | Jul 7, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Events, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
Many credit unions have stepped up to help small business navigate the uncertainty of the current health and economic crisis through PPP lending. Unfortunately, the program has opened financial institutions up to unexpected liability, as well. The League hosted a...
by Melanie Koch | Jul 7, 2020 | Education & Training, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Ohio CU News
A newly formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force will approach social injustice in the same way the League takes on all priorities – with attitude, strategy, and execution. The DEI Task Force is committed to not only pave a course internally and...
by Jose Ortiz | Jul 7, 2020 | CUNA Mutual Group, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Ohio CU News
As COVID-19 puts financial institutions under stress, strong capital foundations and visionary leadership has never been more important. Credit unions have adapted to meet the needs of employees and members but face risks under this “new normal”. One significant...
by Kim Connor | Jul 7, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Marketing, Media Efforts & Resources, Member Benefits, Ohio CU News, OHIO CU NEWS
It’s largely agreed that home ownership is part of the American Dream. And although securing a mortgage is often part of the homebuying process, many Americans are not as familiar with mortgages as they should be. Help your members understand and navigate the mortgage...
by Takisha Martin | Jul 7, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Ohio CU News, OHIO CU NEWS
You reach communities every day through your credit union – think of what lies ahead in extending your impact at the state level on the Ohio Credit Union League Board of Directors. As a League Director, you’ll join your peers in driving the strategic direction of the...
by Chris Noble | Jun 24, 2020 | Advocacy, eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
With more than 80 Ohio credit unions utilizing the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati for liquidity and community investment needs, it is vital that any changes to FHLB membership standards uphold robust safety and soundness standards. To avoid diluting...
by Jamila Collins | Jun 24, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, OCUF, Ohio CU News
We are excited to announce Rachel LaFerriere (Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union), Nicholas Kudlapur (Atomic Credit Union), and Sean Ambrose (KEMBA Financial Credit Union) were awarded the Ohio Credit Union Foundation’s annual video scholarship prizes, available to...
by Kim Connor | Jun 24, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, InfoSight, Member Benefits, Ohio CU News
As credit union lobbies reopen, it’s important to establish a set of best practices to keep employees, members, and visitors safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To help, InfoSight now has videos available to make it easier to plan and execute a successful...
by Melanie Koch | Jun 24, 2020 | Education & Training, eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, Events, Ohio CU News
Innovation often emerges in periods of uncertainty. So, in this “new normal”, it’s more important than ever for emerging leaders and rising talent to connect and share ideas. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GRID (Ohio’s credit union young professionals’ network)...
by Melanie Koch | Jun 24, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, Ohio CU News
The CUNA Awards Committee is extending submissions for the state round to July 31, giving you an extra month to submit your peer and colleague nominations in the areas of social responsibility (Dora Maxwell Award), credit union philosophy (Louise Herring Award), and...
by Mallory Bailey | Jun 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.11, Ohio CU News
Credit unions have a well-established history of service during difficult times, and the League is driving efforts to tell the Ohio Movement’s story during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to survey responses from 53 credit unions, we’ll share data and examples of how...
