Smile For Selfie Pay
March 24, 2017
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First Tech goes first in facial authentication pilot with MasterCard.
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Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?
March 2, 2017
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This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we’re here.
How Ascentra Saved Big Deploying EMV
December 28, 2016
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The Iowa credit union used card chip deployment to realign vendor relationships across its payments processes.
Are You Working The Odds?
November 22, 2016
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Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
An Argument For Waiting To Deploy EMV
September 12, 2016
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Listerhill Credit Union is among the financial institutions questioning the protective benefits of EMV and asking “what’s the rush?” to shift.
4 Graphs About Non-Interest Income
September 12, 2016
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In July 2016, Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives from 40 states to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest income.
Combat Fraud By Putting Cardholders In The Middle
September 12, 2016
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A new multi-channel alert system provides immediate paybacks for CSCU credit card clients.
The Importance of Debit Cards in Today’s Market
August 2, 2016
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The last week has been a tough one for the stock market. As the Dow continues to fall, individuals are feeling the pressure as their portfolios shrink, and many will be forced to adjust their spending habits.
EMV Shift Saves Bucks, Battles Speed Woes
June 9, 2016
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PSCU reports “a couple hundred thousand dollars” in saved chargebacks already as the big card brands prepare solutions to perceptions of chip card speed trap.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
April 26, 2016
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Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their programs.
How Ascentra Saved Big Deploying EMV
The Iowa credit union used card chip deployment to realign vendor relationships across its payments processes.
Are You Working The Odds?
Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
An Argument For Waiting To Deploy EMV
Listerhill Credit Union is among the financial institutions questioning the protective benefits of EMV and asking “what’s the rush?” to shift.
4 Graphs About Non-Interest Income
In July 2016, Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives from 40 states to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest ...
Combat Fraud By Putting Cardholders In The Middle
A new multi-channel alert system provides immediate paybacks for CSCU credit card clients.
The Importance of Debit Cards in Today’s Market
The last week has been a tough one for the stock market. As the Dow continues to fall, individuals are feeling the pressure as their ...
EMV Shift Saves Bucks, Battles Speed Woes
PSCU reports “a couple hundred thousand dollars” in saved chargebacks already as the big card brands prepare solutions to perceptions of chip card speed trap.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their ...
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Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
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Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
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Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
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A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
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How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?