Process Improvement Is Job No. 1 At Firefighters First
May 6, 2024
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Five specialists embedded across various departments spot opportunities to improve workflow and the member experience.
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Artificial Intelligence, Genuine Member Experience
March 4, 2024
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Use cases of AI in financial services are still limited, but UFCU is showing how new technology can alleviate pain points and reduce friction.
Chiefs Or 49ers? Callahan Bowl XVIII Digs Into The Data.
February 5, 2024
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The Lombardi Trophy is once again up for grabs, and credit union data can help determine this year’s Super Bowl winner.
7 Tips To Straighten Out Vendor Management
October 23, 2023
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My Community Credit Union saved $2 million by renegotiating its contracts. Now it shares how other credit unions can do the same.
How Wright-Patt Credit Union Generates Innovation From Within
September 25, 2023
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The Ohio cooperative shares key learnings from its first Partner Innovation Challenge.
ChatGPT Has Everyone Talking. Here’s What Some Are Saying.
September 18, 2023
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Senior leaders across multiple credit unions talk about how their organizations are tackling the explosive new iteration of artificial intelligence.
Outsourcing Your ATM Management Can Save You Time And Money
August 29, 2023
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ATMs cost hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars every year to operate.
The Efficiency Ratio Takes A Surprising Turn
August 21, 2023
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Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
July 10, 2023
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Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
December 5, 2022
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The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
Process Improvement Is Job No. 1 At Firefighters First
Five specialists embedded across various departments spot opportunities to improve workflow and the member experience.
Artificial Intelligence, Genuine Member Experience
Use cases of AI in financial services are still limited, but UFCU is showing how new technology can alleviate pain points and reduce friction.
Chiefs Or 49ers? Callahan Bowl XVIII Digs Into The Data.
The Lombardi Trophy is once again up for grabs, and credit union data can help determine this year’s Super Bowl winner.
7 Tips To Straighten Out Vendor Management
My Community Credit Union saved $2 million by renegotiating its contracts. Now it shares how other credit unions can do the same.
How Wright-Patt Credit Union Generates Innovation From Within
The Ohio cooperative shares key learnings from its first Partner Innovation Challenge.
ChatGPT Has Everyone Talking. Here’s What Some Are Saying.
Senior leaders across multiple credit unions talk about how their organizations are tackling the explosive new iteration of artificial intelligence.
Outsourcing Your ATM Management Can Save You Time And Money
ATMs cost hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars every year to operate.
The Efficiency Ratio Takes A Surprising Turn
Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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