True Sky’s Blueprint For Internal And External Change Management
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Ops & Payments
Our Ops& Payments page is the hub for credit union-tested and approved methods to increase usage of checking accounts, credit cards, bill pay, and more.
Top Ops & Payments Articles
Credit Unions Take A Big Step Toward Instant Payments
Early adopters of FedNow embrace the Federal Reserve’s answer to fintechs like Venmo and Paypal.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
Maximizing Growth and Member Engagement With Instant Payments
October 23, 2024
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With over 200 credit unions now on the RTP® network, credit unions are figuring out how to integrate these solutions to enhance their member relationships and improve their offerings. So, how can instant payments drive growth, deepen relationships with members and small businesses, and generate new revenue streams? This Callahan-hosted panel discussion features Keith Gray,
Trends In Payments Technology
October 21, 2024
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Roughly 40% of users say a poor digital experience reduces how often they bank at a financial institution, but enhancements in technology don’t stop with digital environments.
The Financial Impacts Of Credit Card Fraud
October 7, 2024
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Ensuring payment solutions employ robust fraud detection and enhanced security helps mitigate instances of data exposure and loss.
Transcend’s Teen Account Banks On The Future
September 30, 2024
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A mix of account features, parental involvement, and financial education are all helping the Kentucky cooperative narrow its generation gap.
Americans Aren’t Ready For Retirement. Credit Unions Can Help.
September 30, 2024
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A new YouGov study indicates only one-third of consumers expect to have enough money saved for retirement by age 65, and virtually no one is confident about their plans once they stop working.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
September 9, 2024
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BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios
September 9, 2024
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Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
September 9, 2024
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How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
Members Want BNPL. How Will You Respond?
September 9, 2024
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A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
Maximizing Growth and Member Engagement With Instant Payments
With over 200 credit unions now on the RTP® network, credit unions are figuring out how to integrate these solutions to enhance their member relationships ...
Trends In Payments Technology
Roughly 40% of users say a poor digital experience reduces how often they bank at a financial institution, but enhancements in technology don’t stop with ...
The Financial Impacts Of Credit Card Fraud
Ensuring payment solutions employ robust fraud detection and enhanced security helps mitigate instances of data exposure and loss.
Transcend’s Teen Account Banks On The Future
A mix of account features, parental involvement, and financial education are all helping the Kentucky cooperative narrow its generation gap.
Americans Aren’t Ready For Retirement. Credit Unions Can Help.
A new YouGov study indicates only one-third of consumers expect to have enough money saved for retirement by age 65, and virtually no one is ...
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
Members Want BNPL. How Will You Respond?
A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
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Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
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The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
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Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
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A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
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Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
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Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios