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.
Waking Up to the Potential of Credit Cards
April 28, 2016
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Turning around a card portfolio is possible. As Community First Credit Union highlights, devoting time and energy to a program can deliver results.
When it Comes to Credit Card Growth, They Hit the Bull’s Eye
April 28, 2016
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Bull’s Eye Credit Union has realized over 50 percent growth in its credit card loans last year. Find out the top ten credit unions by credit card growth and the secret to success for Bull’s Eye.
Three Credit Union’s Approaches to Account-to-Account Transfers
April 26, 2016
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Credit unions are taking more interest in Account-to-Account (A2A) transfers, also commonly referred to as Member Directed ACH or inter-institutional transfers. This technology enables members to move their money freely from one institution to another over the Internet. This service transforms the member’s share draft account into an e-checking account.
First Internet Banking Service Celebrates Big Birthday
April 26, 2016
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Stanford Federal Credit Union replaced its home page on the World Wide Web today. This is not strange as the credit union adds, subtracts and tweaks its online presence on most days. The difference today is that SFCU members and other visitors to www.sfcu.org will see the home page that the credit union first used ten years ago. SFCU is celebrating the tenth birthday of its Internet Banking servi
How To Keep Pace In A Changing Payments Space
April 26, 2016
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Navy Federal offers the newest solutions in mobile wallets and shares how smaller credit unions can, too.
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
April 26, 2016
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Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
People Before Profits Turning a Normal Banking Process Upside Down
April 26, 2016
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You shouldn’t have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU’s ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) commercial to promote their Member Advantage and Early Saver Programs, for members younger than 18.
Four Ways that Neighborhood CU Grows Members
April 26, 2016
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After discussing Neighborhood CU’s community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
April 26, 2016
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Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
April 26, 2016
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Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their programs.
Waking Up to the Potential of Credit Cards
Turning around a card portfolio is possible. As Community First Credit Union highlights, devoting time and energy to a program can deliver results.
When it Comes to Credit Card Growth, They Hit the Bull’s Eye
Bull's Eye Credit Union has realized over 50 percent growth in its credit card loans last year. Find out the top ten credit unions by ...
Three Credit Union’s Approaches to Account-to-Account Transfers
Credit unions are taking more interest in Account-to-Account (A2A) transfers, also commonly referred to as Member Directed ACH or inter-institutional transfers. This technology enables members ...
First Internet Banking Service Celebrates Big Birthday
Stanford Federal Credit Union replaced its home page on the World Wide Web today. This is not strange as the credit union adds, subtracts and ...
How To Keep Pace In A Changing Payments Space
Navy Federal offers the newest solutions in mobile wallets and shares how smaller credit unions can, too.
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
People Before Profits Turning a Normal Banking Process Upside Down
You shouldn't have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU's ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) ...
Four Ways that Neighborhood CU Grows Members
After discussing Neighborhood CU's community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their ...
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