Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 1)
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
Ops & Payments
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Top Ops & Payments Articles
Ask An Analyst: How Is Gen Z Reshaping Payments?
In a rapidly evolving payments landscape, Gen Z prefers simpler, frictionless systems.
What Should Credit Unions Know About Stablecoins?
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.
How Many Basis Points Does It Take To Keep A Member?
October 8, 2018
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Fort Knox FCU is raising rates on its money market account to discourage members from taking their business elsewhere.
Best Of September 2018
October 8, 2018
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Based on September traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
October 1, 2018
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The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
Applying Lessons Learned From EMV To Faster Payments
October 1, 2018
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Listening, communication, and adaptability can again power success on a new payment rail.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
October 1, 2018
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As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Although credit card penetration rates held steady at 17.3%, credit card loan balances increased 9.1% annually.
Keeping The Deposits Matters As Much As Controlling The Payments
September 24, 2018
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Panelists at the Credit Union Summit during PayThink 2018 discuss Zelle, product integration, and staying relevant.
What Does A Culture & Values Officer Do?
September 17, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Payments Ecosystem Is Changing. Will You Be Ready?
September 11, 2018
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3 takeaways from the Electronic Transactions Association’s TRANSACT Tech DC/ FinTech Policy Forum.
How Many Basis Points Does It Take To Keep A Member?
Fort Knox FCU is raising rates on its money market account to discourage members from taking their business elsewhere.
Best Of September 2018
Based on September traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
Applying Lessons Learned From EMV To Faster Payments
Listening, communication, and adaptability can again power success on a new payment rail.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (2Q18)
Although credit card penetration rates held steady at 17.3%, credit card loan balances increased 9.1% annually.
Keeping The Deposits Matters As Much As Controlling The Payments
Panelists at the Credit Union Summit during PayThink 2018 discuss Zelle, product integration, and staying relevant.
What Does A Culture & Values Officer Do?
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Payments Ecosystem Is Changing. Will You Be Ready?
3 takeaways from the Electronic Transactions Association’s TRANSACT Tech DC/ FinTech Policy Forum.
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
5 Tucson Credit Unions Join Forces For Affordable Housing
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A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
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How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Andrew Lepczyk
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.