What’s In A Name: Chief Growth Officer
Alissa Sykes guides growth across the enterprise at Sunmark Federal Credit Union by continuing her love of working with math and people.
Alissa Sykes guides growth across the enterprise at Sunmark Federal Credit Union by continuing her love of working with math and people.
Digital payment technologies have radically changed consumer purchasing habits. By adding digital payments capabilities to their credit and debit card programs, financial institutions can stay relevant and retain their trusted relationships with consumers as the payments landscape evolves.
As merchant acceptance multiplies, credit unions can get ahead of the curve by offering contactless card and digital wallet options to their members.
The technology company’s integrated lineup combines digital self-serve with a personal touch: advisory services.
Share growth continued to lag loan growth, which put further liquidity pressure on the industry.
The next big thing in wave-and-pay is here, and credit union adoption is surging as major issuers deploy the NFC plastic.
The Minnesota credit union is mining data and using analytics to broaden, and deepen, the member experience.
Credit unions across the country are meeting members where they want to bank, but are digital payment options really that important? The proof is in the performance.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
At one California cooperative, members and payments technology are one and the same.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.

Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.

The Ohio cooperative redefined the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.

The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.

A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

Payment capabilities increasingly shape how business owners evaluate their primary financial institution

Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That’s why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire organization.

The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.