Exit Interview: Maurice Smith, Local Government FCU
A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
Fall business planning sessions are operational in nature. Spring strategy sessions are all about relevance and impact.
Sixty-five percent of members report trust as the reason they chose a credit union. Now, they’ll count on their credit union for help during challenging times.
Identifying patterns and trends is key to translating information into improved operational efficiencies and more engaging member services.
A one-day live summit and periodic virtual sessions are empowering women and ensuring their future in the movement.
Matthew Reidy helps Sandia Laboratory FCU leverage the power of data to increase innovation and member value.
Tips to demystify data analytics and set credit union leaders on a course for stronger member insights.
Loan balances were up 20% year-over-year, surpassing the previous industry record.
Financial institutions have a wealth of data available to generate insights to inform difficult decisions about how to adapt and thrive in real time.
Ami Iceman Haueter takes on a new C-level role and a merged division to drive digital innovation at MSUFCU.

Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.

Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.

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.

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.

McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.

The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.

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.

Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.