3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
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A High-Tech Branch For High-Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
What’s In A Name: Chief Product Officer
Bay FCU’s Brooke Morley improves communication and collaboration across departments to offer members the products they want and need.
Insights From The Outside: Erling Amundson
November 3, 2025
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When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.
3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
November 3, 2025
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Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The Member Experience Revolution
November 3, 2025
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How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
November 3, 2025
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Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
October 27, 2025
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The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
A High-Tech Branch For High-Tech Students
October 20, 2025
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A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
October 13, 2025
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 2)
September 8, 2025
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Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation — balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 1)
September 8, 2025
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Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
Trust Is Earned And Maintained Through Modern Infrastructure
September 8, 2025
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Modern check processing strengthens trust, cuts costs, and fights fraud. Credit unions can boost efficiency and member service by replacing outdated systems with secure, real-time infrastructure.
Insights From The Outside: Erling Amundson
When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, ...
3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The Member Experience Revolution
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
A High-Tech Branch For High-Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 2)
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation — balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
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.
Trust Is Earned And Maintained Through Modern Infrastructure
Modern check processing strengthens trust, cuts costs, and fights fraud. Credit unions can boost efficiency and member service by replacing outdated systems with secure, real-time ...
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Why Legacy Institutions Must Evolve To Survive
Matt Kershaw
Long-term growth depends on pairing trusted community relationships with intentional investment in technology, leadership, and purpose.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.