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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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.
Share Draft Penetration (4Q 2015)
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Which credit unions are members choosing to make their primary financial institution?
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
April 30, 2016
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Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions as their financial institution of choice, driving up penetration metrics and average member relationships across the state.
One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
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Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year at 23%, members are demonstrating they see the value in PSECU’s program above the programs of banks and other institutions.
Triggering a Portfolio Rescore: Understanding Risk in the Current Environment
April 29, 2016
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After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau’s Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Local Celebrity Endorsements
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Vantage West Credit Union shores up its premium checking accounts with a little help from a university head football coach.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
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A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
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In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of deposits.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
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Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.
Share Draft Penetration (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions are members choosing to make their primary financial institution?
State In The Spotlight: Virginia
Virginia credit unions set records in loan originations, members, shares, loans, and much more in 2015. More members than ever are choosing Virginia credit unions ...
One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year ...
Triggering a Portfolio Rescore: Understanding Risk in the Current Environment
After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau's Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Local Celebrity Endorsements
Vantage West Credit Union shores up its premium checking accounts with a little help from a university head football coach.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of ...
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
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