LEVERAGE is the for-profit affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU). We partner with preferred, best-in-class solutions providers so we can equip you with the products and services you need to grow your financial institution.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Current Threats, Most Recent NCUA Exam Findings, and Regulatory Compliance
Join NCUA & PIVOT Group for a discussion on cybersecurity threats, best practices, NCUA regulations, and future planning.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Fraud Schemes & Scams: Industry Trends & Consortium Solutions
This webinar explores how fraudsters are using advanced technology in scams like APP fraud, BEC, and elder scams, and highlights the role of consortium analytics and cross-channel intelligence in preventing losses.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Cybersecurity Simplified - Best Practices and Tips on Securing your Credit Union
Join us for a cybersecurity webinar tailored for credit unions, where industry experts will discuss the latest threats, emerging trends, and practical strategies to protect member data and enhance your institution's security posture while offering opportunities to network with peers.
Learning with LEVERAGE - The Power of Personalization: Transforming Member Engagement for Credit Unions
Uncover how to transform your credit union into a personalization powerhouse, delivering Amazon-level engagement through data-driven insights, micro-segmentation, and technology, all without breaking the bank, to cultivate deeper member loyalty.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Navigating AI Compliance: Building a Policy that Works
Join us to explore essential strategies for developing and implementing AI compliance programs tailored for credit unions.
Learning with LEVERAGE - The Rise of Digital Currencies and Tokenization
We will examine how digital currencies and tokenization are reshaping the payments landscape and compelling credit unions to adapt to stay competitive in this evolving financial ecosystem.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Preventing Fraud in Digital Channels
Worried about fraud in your digital communications? Learn about safeguards for member interactions via chat, text, video, and phone in this LWL webinar.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Leveraging Your Core Functionality to Gain Commercial Deposits
In today's financial landscape, navigating liquidity challenges while optimizing deposit strategies is paramount for credit unions aiming to thrive. This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to leveraging your core functionality to unlock commercial deposit opportunities effectively.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Engage Kids and Empower Parents: Credit Unions Connect with the Next Generation
This collaborative webinar by Snigglezoo and Growth by Design empowers credit union staff to become champions for financial education, offering practical strategies, such as the Snigglezoo program, to connect parents with resources and contribute to a brighter future by guiding children toward financial literacy, ultimately equipping staff with essential tools to promote financial well-being in their community amidst today's fast-paced financial world.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Real Estate Closing and Title Questions Answered
You can expect to hear Questions about and Answers about some of the top real estate lending, closing, and title issues.
Learning with LEVERAGE - The Future of Financial Security: Building AI-Resilient Defenses for Credit Unions
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of cybercrime and discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is being weaponized by both attackers and defenders. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve!
Learning with LEVERAGE - Thriving Beyond Tech: Unleashing the Power of Soft Skills in Your Credit Union
Join Growth by Design for an insightful webinar exploring the power of essential soft skills, such as communication, conflict resolution, and member-centricity, to boost employee engagement, enhance member satisfaction, and set your credit union apart in today's digital landscape.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Key Findings in Compliance Audits
Join Marcus King, Vice President of CU Audit & Compliance Group (CUACG), as he discusses key audit findings for compliance-related audits, such as BSA, ACH, Safe Act, and Loan Review, and more!
Learning with LEVERAGE - Cybersecurity for Credit Unions in 2024: Compliance & Protection Best Practices
Learn more about Cybersecurity Reg 748A and B Compliance Requirements, along with Best Practices to help your credit union mitigate risks to member information and network/systems in accordance with the current threat level.
Learning with LEVERAGE - 2024 Education and Training Opportunities for Clients
Join the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) & Affiliates in learning how to grow your knowledge and network to advance your credit union and better serve members.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Boosting Customer Engagement Using AI
Discover how incorporating multilingual omnichannel AI bots and live chat into credit union customer experience strategies can enhance member interactions in financial transactions, mirroring the successful practices of forward-thinking banks.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Making It Personal Leveraging Data and Tech
This webinar will explore how credit unions can harness data analytics and modern technology to meet member expectations for hyper-personalization, improving engagement, retention, and revenue growth through relevant offers and personalized digital experiences, akin to leading global brands.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Employee Retention Credit - What, How, and Lessons Learned
Discover how CUACG empowered 100+ credit unions to secure over $20 million in Employee Retention Credits in a webinar led by Amanda Onkst, exploring ERC eligibility and valuable insights.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Supercharge your Social Media
Uncover the importance of social media for credit unions, explore platforms, understand content boosting, and acquire effective strategies to enhance online presence and member engagement.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Navigating Best Practices for Network Participation and Interchange
Amid shrinking liquidity and rising inflation, effective management of the credit union's income sources is critical; join us to delve into processor and network interchange for maximizing non-interest fee income, where questions are welcome, misconceptions left behind, and untapped income discovered.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Ahead of the Curve with Digital
Card Innovation
A forward-thinking digital payments strategy is
crucial for improving member experience and driving institutional growth, as
discussed by an industry expert focusing on trends, consumer preferences,
and innovative solutions.
Learning With LEVERAGE
- Overdraft Services Risks, Requirements and Best Practices
Join
Cheryl Lawson, EVP of Compliance Review for JMFA, in an informative webinar
as she answers your pressing questions and guides you towards confidently
evaluating and refining your credit union's overdraft program and strategy.
Learning With LEVERAGE
- Community Outreach with CUNA Professional of the Year
Discover
the winning strategies and impactful initiatives implemented by Shea Brown,
recipient of the prestigious Business Development Professional of the Year
award from CUNA.
Learning With LEVERAGE
- Which Audits are Required
Gain clarity on mandatory audits
versus optional ones as Marcus King, Vice President of LEVERAGE's CUACG,
sheds light on the audit landscape, distinguishing between essential and
non-compulsory audits, during an enlightening session.
Learning With LEVERAGE - Community
Outreach with CUNA Professional of the Year
Shea Brown, the
recently named Business Development Professional of the Year by CUNA, shares
his accomplishments and strategies at Leaders Credit Union, aiming to
inspire and help others achieve similar success in their respective credit
unions.
Learning with LEVERAGE - Tokenization
Webinar
LEVERAGE Payment Solutions provides support for major mobile
wallets and wearables, which can benefit credit unions in a post-pandemic
era.
Learning With LEVERAGE - Cyber
Incident Reporting Webinar with NCUA & PIVOT Group
Learn about NCUA supervisory priorities and cybersecurity best practices by
watching our recorded webinar on Cybersecurity Reg 748A and B Compliance
Requirements.
Learning With LEVERAGE - New Cyber
Incident Reporting Rule and Vendor Management Exam Help
This
informative session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate
your Vendor Management Audit and understand the final ruling on
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting.
Learning With LEVERAGE - ATM Threats
and Security Measures
This presentation will highlight types of
ATM attacks and recommended countermeasures to mitigate these attacks,
including industry mandates and recommendations.
Learning With LEVERAGE - Strategies
for Increasing Brand Awareness
Credit unions need to develop
effective strategies for increasing brand awareness to grow their customer
base and compete effectively.
Learning With LEVERAGE - What Your
Auditors Look For
Join Marcus King, VP of CUACG, as he gives
insight into what auditors look for, beneficial for any CEO, CFO, or
internal auditors.
Learning With LEVERAGE - Unlocking the
Power of Rewards: The Importance and Influence of Credit and Debit
Rewards
This presentation will explore the significance of
rewards for Credit and Debit, showcasing the prevailing trend in society and
consumers' growing interest in the rewards arena, as well as discussing the
advantages of interchange and PFI for Credit Unions and their potential to
attract a younger demographic.
Learning With LEVERAGE - Get
Intelligent about AI
This roundtable discussion on AI in credit
unions will feature a panel of distinguished industry experts with diverse
backgrounds in credit union member support, workflow automation, and
lending.
Current Newsletter - September 2024
We provide SOLUTIONS.
We offer innovative, customizable products and services designed to help you
reduce expenses, increase non-interest income, improve regulatory
compliance, increase loan growth and more.
We create OPPORTUNITIES.
We provide access to experts in sales strategy, marketing insights,
operational tools, cooperative resources and more to help you financial
institution navigate change and realize optimal growth.
We FOCUS on you.
We design custom solutions enabling your financial institution to not only
compete, but to surge ahead in a crowded marketplace.
We EVOLVE with you.
We partner with you for the long term, evolving alongside you so that we can
anticipate and proactively strategize against your changing needs and
challenges.
To create an environment that enables credit unions to grow and succeed.
Our vision is to be the trusted source for solutions that meet the needs of credit unions while supporting enterprise sustainability.