Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part 2)
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
The next evolution in consumer payments — and credit unions that wait risk falling behind.
Suncoast Credit Union, in partnership with WithClutch and ModernFI, hosted its inaugural Create 2025 summit in May. Attendees included eight credit unions and nine fintech companies.
The New Hampshire cooperative recently launched Service Ventures, an independent investment arm that aims to work with startups that share a commitment to operational efficiency and member experience.
Those born before 1980 use digital wallets at a lower rate than younger consumers, but adoption levels are nearly equal across income levels.
Community Financial Credit Union, a $1.5B institution with over 83,000 members across Michigan, is on a mission to uplift its community, reach younger demographics, and deepen member relationships. By modernizing its digital account opening experience with MANTL, Community Financial doubled its approval rate, eliminated fraud in the onboarding process, and created a frictionless member
Strong female voices have the potential to make change. These women are championing mentorship, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of their organizations.
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The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.

Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.

More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.

Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.

Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.

The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.

Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.

Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.