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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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.
Deposits By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 24, 2018
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Share balances hit a record high in 2017. What else happened in the credit union deposit portfolio?
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
April 23, 2018
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Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
Negative Histories Need Not Apply
April 18, 2018
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More stringent accuracy rules will force credit bureaus to leave liens and judgments out of millions of credit reports.
Pay To Quit, An Intense Card Conversion, And More
April 16, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Card Conversion Makes For An Intense Year
April 16, 2018
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How converting to a new card processing platform turned out terrific results at a California credit union.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Looking at the industry’s average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
April 11, 2018
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The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
April 9, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 9, 2018
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Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Deposits By The Numbers (4Q17)
Share balances hit a record high in 2017. What else happened in the credit union deposit portfolio?
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
Negative Histories Need Not Apply
More stringent accuracy rules will force credit bureaus to leave liens and judgments out of millions of credit reports.
Pay To Quit, An Intense Card Conversion, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Card Conversion Makes For An Intense Year
How converting to a new card processing platform turned out terrific results at a California credit union.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
Looking at the industry's average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
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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.
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The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
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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?
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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.