Join us for a data driven exploration of the credit card landscape, highlighting trends shaping issuers today — including key insights tailored for credit unions. This will be followed by a survey of competitive considerations and management success factors for keeping a successful card program moving forward. Presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card,
Checking accounts remain a primary funding engine for credit unions, yet many ALM models still rely on assumptions that don’t fully reflect how members behave today. This session draws on anonymized balance and transaction data from over 20 million accounts nationwide to provide a clearer view of real-world DDA performance. We’ll explore balance persistence, transaction
With 2026 funding secured and signs of activity within the CDFI Fund, what do the months ahead look like for CDFI credit unions? Join our team of CDFI experts as we cover: Political and regulatory developments at the CDFI Fund Movement with FY 2025 awards Recertification updates and backlogs FA/TA grant classes: 2026 and 2027
Welcome to ACUMA’s FOCALpoint workshop, two days of in-depth sessions focused on pressing issues that will challenge credit union mortgage lenders during the year ahead. The workshop offers opportunities to meet and work closely with many of the country’s top experts while sharing thoughts, ideas, and strategies with credit union lending peers from across the
Risk is everywhere. From your processes to your policies, it’s an inevitable component of credit union operations. But the complexities and the consequences are only growing. That’s why it’s best to stay aware, stay ahead and stay knowledgeable. Do just that at Vizo Financial’s Risk Management Conference on April 22-24, 2026, in Hershey, Pa. Join
We may be living in an era defined by a tumultuous financial landscape, but it doesn’t need to define your credit union’s future. In a time when constant market swings, shifting monetary policy and an economy under pressure infiltrate our day-to-day operations, strategic finesse is key to every credit union’s financial success. Our 2026 Financial
CU NextGen Engage is a collaborative, credit union–focused conference designed to bring industry leaders together to share ideas, solve challenges, and explore the future of member experience and operational innovation. Built around real-world success stories and peer-driven discussions, Engage connects executives, technology leaders, and operational professionals through interactive sessions focused on growth, efficiency, and scalable
Annual budgeting can’t keep up with today’s credit union reality—rate volatility, deposit pressure, staffing constraints, and rapidly shifting member expectations. When the plan takes weeks to build and becomes outdated before it’s approved, the budget turns into a document you explain…not a tool you use. Beyond the Annual Budget: Building a Performance Planning Rhythm in
Designed to spark meaningful dialogue and connection, this event convenes regulators, credit union executives, and industry leaders for forward-looking education and high-impact networking, exploring topics such as digital assets, fintech expansion, evolving credit union powers, and the regulatory balance needed to support innovation and safety.
2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement Live Webinar | March 24th at 2:00 PM ET Members compare their credit union’s digital experience to the personalized, always-on platforms they use daily, which is why credit unions are evolving digital banking from a transactional tool into a channel that drives deeper relationships. In this session, you’ll
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.