The Benefits of Credit Union Shared Branching
Credit unions strive to be an integral part of the communities they serve, but many don’t have the franchise-like reach of big banks. How can you reach more customers without losing that small business, member-centric approach? Let’s talk about the benefits of shared branching. What is Shared Branching? Tennessee League Shared Branching is a national […]
Does Your Staff Know the Red Flags of Financial Exploitation?
Nearly five million older Americans are abused each year, creating an estimated $36.5 billion annual loss for victims. Financial exploitation occurs when one person misuses or takes the financial assets of a vulnerable adult for his or her benefit. This happens most often to adults who are elderly, disabled or both. Here are some of […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $25,000 for American Red Cross
Ascend Federal Credit Union today announced that the company and its employees raised $25,550 in March to support the Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross. “Ascend is dedicated to supporting organizations that are making a difference in the communities we serve,” Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel said. “We strongly believe in the Red Cross’s […]
TCUL Offers New Solution for Electronic Bill Presentment and Payments – Alacriti
The Tennessee Credit Union League is excited to announce a new partnership with Alacriti. Alacriti is a fintech company that specializes in payments, in particular electronic bill presentment and payments solution. The solution is Orbipay EBPP which is a cloud-based billing and payments technology that enables credit unions to deliver superior member experiences, accelerate cash […]
Are you ready for video banking? Check out the POPi/o White Paper
POPi/o recently published a report on the benefits of incorporating video banking into the resources credit unions offer in the response to the new normal brought on by the pandemic. The report also includes possible steps and examples a financial institution can do transition into using video banking, including ways to use video banking during […]
COVID-19 Resources
Updated June 12, 2020 The Coronavirus has all of our attention right now. As your advocate, the Tennessee Credit Union League is working alongside member credit unions to help you navigate the issues arising from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). While the key concern is the health and welfare of members, staff, and communities, this is […]
Does Your Business Continuity Program include a Pandemic Plan?
Pandemic planning presents unique challenges to credit unions unlike most natural or technical disasters and malicious acts. The impact of a pandemic is much more difficult to determine because of the difference in the scale and duration of a pandemic event. As a result of these differences, credit unions need to plan for the potential […]
More than 80 credit union staff and directors meet with legislators
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Executive Interview with Enlighten FCU CEO Karen Climer
Editors note: This is the first in a series of short interviews to learn more about credit union executives in TN. Karen Climer, CEO Enlighten Federal Credit Union Q: How long have you been in the credit union industry? Karen Climer: 38 years (33 at EFCU) Q: What is the best advice you have ever […]
Life Credit Union Awards Scholarship
Life Credit Union is pleased to announce the recipient of the second annual Debbie Jones Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations to Matthew Smith, a graduating senior from Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet School. He will be attending the University of Tennessee this fall, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Matthew played varsity basketball at MLK Magnet High School and […]