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Below you with find an archive of our business partner and annual sponsor’s submitted newsletter articles. These articles will keep you on the cutting edge of what is going on with our endorsed products and services as well as provide you with educational and informational content.

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Enroll in the Premium GM Program & Receive Enhanced Benefits

Enhanced to drive more loans to your credit union, the Invest in America Credit Union Member Discount from GM allows credit unions to maximize loans while offering this valuable discount and benefit of membership to their members.

Posted On: 05/17/2012

MAP Helps Unitus Launch ‘Design a Card’ Program

Unitus Community Credit Union launched a credit card personalization service this year using “Design A Card,” an easy-to-use web-based application available through Member Access Pacific, a Strategic Link business partner.

Posted On: 05/15/2012

Help is Here to Find, Track and Locate Evasive Debtors

In response to a clear need in the credit union movement, Strategic Link business partner Repo Remarketing recently announced the launch of its skip tracing company, Find-Track-Locate (FTL).

Posted On: 05/10/2012

UBS's Tantleff Further Recognized as Leading Industry Professional

Gary Tantleff, managing director of investments for the Credit Union Advisory Group (CUAG) at UBS Financial Services, a Strategic Link gold business partner, was named on Barron’s list of the Top 100 Financial Advisors.

Posted On: 05/03/2012

Protect Your Credit Union from Legal Challenges with a Compliant Overdraft Program

Strategic Link business partner JMFA writes about how its Overdraft Privilege program can help credit unions avoid lawsuits and litigation regarding overdraft fees.

Posted On: 05/01/2012

Overcoming the Challenges of 2012

John M. Floyd, chairman and CEO of Strategic Link business partner John M. Floyd & Associates, writes about the barriers still facing credit unions as the industry and economy work their way back from the current recession.

Posted On: 04/26/2012

Grow Lending Portfolios with Lending Insights First Look Webcast

Strategic Link business partner CU Direct Corporation invites you to find out how Lending Insights can help your credit union meet compliance standards and grow its lending portfolio in today’s competitive marketplace.

Posted On: 04/24/2012

MAP Releases Branch Best Practices Guide for Debit Card Programs

Strategic Link business partner MAP outlines a series of best practices in a new document to help credit unions achieve a boost in Visa debit profitability through their individual branches.

Posted On: 04/19/2012

Connect to the Future of Credit Unions with Mobile Banking

Strategic Link business partner CSCU explains how offering mobile banking can allow credit unions to reach more members more effectively while positioning themselves as leaders in a growing industry.

Posted On: 04/17/2012

Catalyst Corporate Preparing to Launch Lockbox Service

Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union is taking steps to offer credit unions a secure and affordable alternative for processing lockbox payments, one that includes the ability to securely view all lockbox activity, images and reports online.

Posted On: 04/17/2012

Receive More for Less with CSCU Premium Enhancement Bundle

Strategic Link business partner Card Services for Credit Unions writes about how its Premium Enhancement Bundle can enrich credit unions’ card programs, allowing credit unions to spend less by adding more.

Posted On: 04/12/2012

Onboarding Solution Helps Build Stronger Member Relationships

Strategic Link business partner Harland Clarke’s onboarding solution is an ongoing integrated process that has produced statistically significant account and balance retention lift.

Posted On: 04/10/2012

Understanding the ‘Unbanked’ and ‘Debanked’ and the Opportunities to Serve Them

Strategic Link business partner Member Access Pacific (MAP) writes about how until recently, there were the banked and the unbanked. But now it is time to look at another customer segment: the debanked.

Posted On: 04/05/2012

Invest in America Enhances GM Program to Provide More Discounts and More Auto Loans

Strategic Link business partner Invest in America was recognized by the NCUF with the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Credit Union Program thanks to initiatives like its GM program, which drives auto loans to credit unions.

Posted On: 04/02/2012

ICUL Service Corp Rolls Out ‘Moms, Dads & Grads’ Line of Gift Cards

The ICUL Service Corporation, a Strategic Link business partner, offers several programs to help credit unions compete with gift card and reloadable “stored value” debit cards, including a new series geared toward soon-to-be graduates.

Posted On: 03/29/2012

Lending Insights' First Look Webcast Helps Credit Unions Grow Lending Portfolios

Posted On: 03/27/2012

Improving Cross-Sales: A Matter of Hill, Will, and Skill

Kathy Blumenfeld, vice president of the Lender Development Program for Strategic Link strategic partner CUNA Mutual Group, writes about how proper training and assessment of employees’ skills can help increase output and effectiveness.

Posted On: 03/22/2012

TwinStar Credit Union is ReadyLink-Ready

Thanks to a partnership with MAP, a Strategic Link business partner, Visa prepaid cardholders can now load cash onto their cards at any TwinStar ATM in Washington using TwinStar Credit Union’s new ReadyLink service.

Posted On: 03/15/2012

Repo Remarketing Invites Credit Unions to No-Strings Live Auto Auction

Strategic Link business partner Repo Remarketing is inviting credit union professionals to a lunch-and-learn meeting followed by a live auction, offering a first-hand look at the advantages of their skiptracing, remarketing and repossession services.

Posted On: 03/13/2012

Keep New Members Engaged By Enhancing Membership Value Through Strategic Link Partnerships

The events surrounding last fall’s Bank Transfer Day brought increased awareness and scores of new members. Credit unions can retain and engage those members by working with the NWCUA and Strategic Link to enhance the value of membership.

Posted On: 03/12/2012

Invest in America and GM Team to Drive Auto Loans to Credit Unions

Invest in America, a Strategic Link Business Partner, is offering an excellent opportunity for credit unions to secure incremental auto financing through the Credit Union Member Discount from GM.

Posted On: 03/08/2012

Catalyst Corporate Tops 1,000 Members

More than 1,000 credit unions have already capitalized Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union. New President and CEO Kathy Garner said the Strategic Link Annual Sponsor’s plan calls for low-cost, non-disruptive transitions.

Posted On: 03/06/2012

Smartphone Lending Platform Improves Application Completion Rates and Payment Protection Sales

Strategic Link strategic partner CUNA Mutual Group launched the Smartphone Loan platform in June 2011. Pilot tests at two credit unions saw application completion rates jump by as much as 138 percent in two months.

Posted On: 02/29/2012

UBS's Tantleff Named Among Top Thousand Financial Advisors by Barron's

Gary Tantleff, managing director of investments for UBS Financial Services, an NWCUA Strategic Link annual gold sponsor, has been recognized as one of the “Top 1,000” Financial Advisors in the U.S. in Barron’s 2012 state-by-state survey.

Posted On: 02/27/2012

Free Discovery Webinar to Address Credit Union Risks and Opportunities

Strategic Link strategic partner CUNA Mutual Group is presenting a free webinar on Feb. 29 to address credit unions’ unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on anti-bank sentiment in a challenging economy.

Posted On: 02/22/2012

Harland Clarke Launches New Standard in Check Packaging

Strategic Link business partner Harland Clarke has introduced CheckFolio, the company’s new check packaging system that will replace its traditional checkbox.

Posted On: 02/21/2012

Repo Remarketing Invites Credit Unions to No-Strings Live Auto Auction

Posted On: 02/15/2012

LoveMyCreditUnion.org is a Ticket to Consumer Savings, Non-Interest Income—and Possibly a Date

LoveMyCreditUnion.org leverages membership numbers to offer a well-rounded consumer purchasing program to credit union members. Credit unions can then earn non-interest income for marketing the programs.

Posted On: 02/14/2012

Attract New, Younger Members and Grow Loan Capabilities with CUNA Mutual Group

Strategic Link strategic partner CUNA Mutual Group continues to add resources, provide new services and fund new research to help credit unions make the most of every lending opportunity.

Posted On: 02/14/2012

CO-OP Financial Services Acquires eCom Assets, Offers Credit Unions Online Bill Pay Services

Strategic Link business partner CO-OP Financial Services announced the acquisition of Corporate Network eCom, which offers credit unions a fully-hosted, comprehensive member bill pay service at a highly competitive price.

Posted On: 02/08/2012

Take Advantage of NWCUA Agreement with OfficeMax for Easy Savings

As a Strategic Link business partner, OfficeMax offers substantial discounts to credit unions on a variety of products and services.

Posted On: 02/06/2012

HRN Offers Comprehensive Human Resource Services

HRN Performance Solutions has been providing strategic HR solutions and consulting services for more than 20 years. As a Strategic Link business partner, NWCUA member credit unions have access to discounted products and services.

Posted On: 02/01/2012

CUES Renews Agreement with JMFA ESG

Strategic Link partner JMFA Executive Search Group reports that it has extended its partnership with the Credit Union Executives Society to provide credit unions with continued access to exceptional talent recruitment at an affordable cost.

Posted On: 01/31/2012

Catalyst Corporate Launches Mobile Solution

NWCUA Annual Sponsor Catalyst Corporate explains how credit unions can now use a uniquely-branded application to connect to mobile membership.

Posted On: 01/25/2012

JMFA Executive Search Group Expands Services

With more than 100 years of combined recruiting experience, JMFA Executive Search Group specializes in providing financial institutions with the executive leadership needed to sustain excellent performance in today’s challenging environment.

Posted On: 01/23/2012

The Days of Matrix Overdraft Programs Are Over

John M. Floyd explains how JMFA Overdraft Privilege® can ease credit unions’ regulatory burden and provide improved member service as a fully-transparent overdraft program with a 100 percent compliance guarantee.

Posted On: 01/18/2012

2011 in Review: What the Changing Environment Means for Credit Unions

JMFA offers suggestions for minimizing expenses in 2012 without sacrificing quality member service.

Posted On: 01/11/2012

2011 in Review: What the Changing Environment Means for Credit Unions

JMFA offers suggestions for minimizing expenses in 2012 without sacrificing quality member service.

Posted On: 01/11/2012

Three Investment Resolutions for the New Year

Catalyst Corporate Credit Union offers three simple strategies to help credit unions maximize investment returns in 2012.

Posted On: 01/09/2012

CUNA Mutual Group Strengthens its Lending Platform

CUNA Mutual Group has committed to helping credit unions address their top three challenges—growing loans, growing non-interest income and managing lending compliance risks—through an enhanced lending platform that enables credit unions to make the most of every lending opportunity.

Posted On: 01/03/2012

What Credit Unions Can Expect from the 2012 Economy

Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union gives credit union professionals an inside look at what’s to come in 2012.

Posted On: 12/27/2011

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