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.
Matthew Reidy helps Sandia Laboratory FCU leverage the power of data to increase innovation and member value.
Ami Iceman Haueter takes on a new C-level role and a merged division to drive digital innovation at MSUFCU.
Showing up as her true self helped Tonita Webb navigate her first foray into the corner office as CEO of Seattle’s Verity Credit Union.
A newly minted chief executive uses intentional listening to build connections and spark growth at his Michigan cooperative.
From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in mind.
Insurance can be a cost-effective way for credit unions to boost the bottom line while helping members protect themselves, their families, and their assets.
Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
At Advancial, $750 and two company vacation homes go a long way in helping employees manage surprise expenses.
The Twin Cities cooperative is the first credit union to let members use their credit card points to shop with the e-commerce titan.

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.

Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.