True Sky’s Blueprint For Internal And External Change Management
The Oklahoma credit union is deploying new tools that change the game for its staff and its mission-based membership strategies.
Ops & Payments
Our Ops& Payments page is the hub for credit union-tested and approved methods to increase usage of checking accounts, credit cards, bill pay, and more.
Top Ops & Payments Articles
Credit Unions Take A Big Step Toward Instant Payments
Early adopters of FedNow embrace the Federal Reserve’s answer to fintechs like Venmo and Paypal.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
May 30, 2023
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First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
May 15, 2023
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The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end 2022.
Top 5 Merchant Payments Trends To Watch For In 2023
May 8, 2023
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Customer payment expectations continue to shift. From personalized rewards and offers to shopping cart access across platforms, learn more about these important merchant trends.
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
May 8, 2023
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Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
Average Member Relationship Jumped $10,000 In The Past Decade
May 1, 2023
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The increase comes as credit union hiring has not kept pace with membership growth.
Which Credit Unions Top The Chart In Average Member Relationship?
May 1, 2023
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The ability to expand existing member relationships is a strong foundation for any growth strategy.
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
April 24, 2023
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What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
The Scrum Team’s Work Makes The Dream Work
April 17, 2023
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An Agile approach to project management is driving business transformation at Grow Financial Credit Union.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
April 13, 2023
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This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
Will Tax Refunds Relieve Liquidity Fears?
April 10, 2023
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Tax refunds typically underpin share growth in the first quarter; this year, these deposits are especially welcome.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end ...
Top 5 Merchant Payments Trends To Watch For In 2023
Customer payment expectations continue to shift. From personalized rewards and offers to shopping cart access across platforms, learn more about these important merchant trends.
Share Growth Slows In Lockstep With Personal Savings Rate
Annual share growth has slowed for seven straight quarters, mirroring the decline in the personal savings rate.
Average Member Relationship Jumped $10,000 In The Past Decade
The increase comes as credit union hiring has not kept pace with membership growth.
Which Credit Unions Top The Chart In Average Member Relationship?
The ability to expand existing member relationships is a strong foundation for any growth strategy.
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
The Scrum Team’s Work Makes The Dream Work
An Agile approach to project management is driving business transformation at Grow Financial Credit Union.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
Will Tax Refunds Relieve Liquidity Fears?
Tax refunds typically underpin share growth in the first quarter; this year, these deposits are especially welcome.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.