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.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
June 1, 2015
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Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
Should Credit Unions Settle For Same-Day Settlement? NACHA-rally.
May 29, 2015
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Opportunity, challenges seen in same-day settlement as Fed calls for comments on its plan to adopt new NACHA rules.
The Overlooked Female Market
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Women may earn less than men, but they wield greater power as the family’s key financial decision maker.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
CFPB Cuts To The Core On Overdraft Fees
May 28, 2015
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After big fine on big bank, bureau’s blanket probe of credit union core processor NSF settings raises eyebrows and call for self-examination.
Members Bank From The Heart. Do You?
May 27, 2015
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A new ad from Simple throws down the gauntlet for thinking about financial services not as commodities but as tools for a better life.
NACHA Throws Open Three Windows
May 21, 2015
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Preparation, speculation underway as same-day settlement gets green light on nation’s largest payment rail.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
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The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
Increasing Security Expectations From Cardmembers
May 8, 2015
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By implementing some best practices below, your credit union can be well prepared to respond to inevitable fraud breaches in the years ahead.
5 Things To Learn From 4Q 2014 Strategy & Performance
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What do dogs, iTunes, and road trips have to do with credit unions? More than you might think.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
Should Credit Unions Settle For Same-Day Settlement? NACHA-rally.
Opportunity, challenges seen in same-day settlement as Fed calls for comments on its plan to adopt new NACHA rules.
The Overlooked Female Market
Women may earn less than men, but they wield greater power as the family’s key financial decision maker.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
CFPB Cuts To The Core On Overdraft Fees
After big fine on big bank, bureau’s blanket probe of credit union core processor NSF settings raises eyebrows and call for self-examination.
Members Bank From The Heart. Do You?
A new ad from Simple throws down the gauntlet for thinking about financial services not as commodities but as tools for a better life.
NACHA Throws Open Three Windows
Preparation, speculation underway as same-day settlement gets green light on nation’s largest payment rail.
Forum Credit Union Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Consumer Loan Growth
The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
Increasing Security Expectations From Cardmembers
By implementing some best practices below, your credit union can be well prepared to respond to inevitable fraud breaches in the years ahead.
5 Things To Learn From 4Q 2014 Strategy & Performance
What do dogs, iTunes, and road trips have to do with credit unions? More than you might think.
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
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The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
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Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
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How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
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As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
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Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.