A new year means a new set of challenges for credit unions nationwide. In this issue, learn how cooperatives plan to tackle cybersecurity, marketing, regulations and more as they head into 2016.
Credit Unions Tackle MBL Market: As credit unions continue to seek MBL regulatory relief in 2016, portfolio diversification could fuel the growth of member business loans.
9 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016: Threats will intensify this year as thieves take advantage of weak passwords and system holes.
Digital Media Dominates 2016 Marketing Plans: Branding, video marketing and social media investments will top many marketers' lists this year.
NAFCU: Building On Success in 2016: Find out which regulatory concerns NAFCU has on its radar this year.
Three Months That Could Define a Year: Credit unions, not bankers, must take charge when it comes to MBL and FOM rulemaking.
8 Communication Trends for 2016: EMV, cybersecurity and financial literacy are a few topics credit union communications departments should look at this year.
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
