2023 Vendor Showcase
January 17, 2023
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Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
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How Does BECU Embrace Its 3 Pillars Of DEI?
January 17, 2023
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The Washington credit union’s expansive strategy addresses not only employees and culture but also the needs of members and communities.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
January 17, 2023
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Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
January 17, 2023
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An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
January 9, 2023
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A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
Low Income, Big Opportunity
January 9, 2023
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A diverse board, $4.5 million in CDFI grants, and deep community partnerships enable Carolina Foothills to thrive in its Upstate South Carolina market.
Financial Center First Rallies Around Financial Wellness
January 9, 2023
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The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it’s changing lives one class at a time.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
January 9, 2023
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Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
January 9, 2023
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As credit union members become more discerning, building a strong relationship becomes about more than marketing low fees and interest rates.
What Can $40,000 Do For Financial Education?
January 2, 2023
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An ongoing partnership with Mesa Community College is just one component of TruWest’s commitment to supporting secondary education.
2023 Vendor Showcase
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
How Does BECU Embrace Its 3 Pillars Of DEI?
The Washington credit union’s expansive strategy addresses not only employees and culture but also the needs of members and communities.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
Maintaining A Competitive Edge During Auto Industry Inflation
A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
Low Income, Big Opportunity
A diverse board, $4.5 million in CDFI grants, and deep community partnerships enable Carolina Foothills to thrive in its Upstate South Carolina market.
Financial Center First Rallies Around Financial Wellness
The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it's changing lives one class at a time.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
As credit union members become more discerning, building a strong relationship becomes about more than marketing low fees and interest rates.
What Can $40,000 Do For Financial Education?
An ongoing partnership with Mesa Community College is just one component of TruWest’s commitment to supporting secondary education.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.