\n<\/strong>CUDA<\/p>\n
SERVICES<\/strong> PRODUCTS<\/strong><\/p>\n INDUSTRY<\/strong> In 2013, like many economies around the world, Ireland was experiencing a major financial downturn. The Irish Credit Unions were facing a similar situation, with a number of them going through difficult times. It became important to manage the risk in Credit Unions properly, that\u2019s when CUDA\u00a0(Credit Union Development Association)\u00a0intervened and approached\u00a0Target\u00a0Integration\u00a0to help.<\/p>\n Before CUSP\u00a0(Credit Union Support Platform)\u00a0risk management package was rolled out, risk management was either non-existent in Credit Unions or a manual process, which\u00a0was not only time\u00a0consuming,\u00a0but also prone to error.<\/p>\n Every Credit Union was using a different method\u00a0or process to manage and record risk, which made the life of auditors and regulators difficult. They had to go through a different process every time to check and ensure that every Credit Union was compliant with the required changes.<\/p>\n Every time a Credit Union went through a risk management exercise, they had to develop their own risk and control libraries. However, not all risks were applicable to everyone, so the system needed to be adaptable to each and every Credit Union\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n Target Integration developed a Credit Union Support Platform (CUSP) for CUDA. CUSP contained\u00a0all the information on Credit Union\u00a0processes, for example learning and communication\u00a0and operational support.<\/p>\n A full risk library and equivalent control library was implemented in the risk management system for Credit Unions. The library allowed all Credit Unions to take advantage of the central research and development by CUDA\u00a0– and to make sure they were following the guidelines specified by the Central Bank of Ireland.<\/p>\n Individual Credit Unions\u00a0are\u00a0now able to define their own risk profile and risk appetite. A risk profile details the list of risks applicable to a particular Credit Union. Once it has been defined, they can use these risks to define the relevant controls\u00a0needed,\u00a0and the performance of the controls.<\/p>\n The performance of each of the controls applicable to a particular risk is stored in the risk management system as a risk assessment. The performance is reviewed on a periodic basis, and the system provides a full history of the improvements made by the Credit Union over a period of time.<\/p>\n While other associations have a limited number of value-added services for their members, CUDA has been leading the way\u00a0in providing support services and systems to its members, helping to increase\u00a0member retention and development.<\/p>\n
\nConsulting, Implementation & Software Development<\/p>\n
\nDistribution<\/p>\nChallenges<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Untitled-design-53-1-627x1024.png\")
<\/p>\nRisk Management as a Manual Process<\/h4>\n
Inconsistent Risk Management Systems in Credit Unions<\/h4>\n
Inconsistent Risk Library and Control Library<\/h4>\n
Solutions<\/h2>\n
Risk and Control Libraries<\/h4>\n
Define Your Own Risk Profile and Risk Appetite<\/h4>\n
Track Your Risk Register\/Risk Assessment<\/h4>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/light-bulb-made-from-yellow-paper-ball-1-683x1024.jpg\")
<\/p>\nResult<\/h2>\n
Target Integration delivered a system within budget and on time. The system is now available to Credit Unions from Credit Union Development Association (CUDA). Since its launch in 2013, more than 30 Credit Unions are using the risk management system.<\/h4>\n