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.
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First of three-phase implementation goes smoothly as the venerable ACH Network ramps up payments speed.
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This quarter, Credit Union Strategy & Performance is all about showing off successes and looking forward to the future.
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The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.”
The Existentialism Of Bitcoin, Blockchains, And Distributed Ledgers
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Blockchain technology has the promise to introduce unprecedented control and security in the payments world, but do credit unions care, and should they?
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The millennial-loved payments app turns to traditional advertising for the first time.
Machine Learning Is All The Buzz At Money 20/20
Automation techniques that put Big Data to work powers multiple solutions highlighted around the annual Las Vegas payments solutions fest.
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The small Oregon-Washington credit union uses internal efficiencies and external outreach to hit new heights.
ACH Same-Day Window Thrown Open
First of three-phase implementation goes smoothly as the venerable ACH Network ramps up payments speed.
It’s A Great Time To Be A Credit Union
This quarter, Credit Union Strategy & Performance is all about showing off successes and looking forward to the future.
State In The Spotlight: Texas
The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess ...
How To Serve Members With Sub-600 Credit Scores
A checking account with risk-mitigating features keeps Langley FCU’s losses at just 7% of its income.
Why Venmo Asks The Peer-To-Peer Marketplace To Pony Up
The millennial-loved payments app turns to traditional advertising for the first time.
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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
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CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
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