The second day of the industry’s annual event included insights into how the regulator and Congress operate, as well as leadership lessons from a basketball legend.
This year’s finalists focus on deepening relationships to drive top-of-wallet status and keep credit unions top of mind.
A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
The Illinois-based credit union has used analytics, AI, and more old-fashioned methods to keep members and deepen relationships.
With premiums rising and some consumers letting coverage lapse, auto insurance is increasingly both a value add and a vital member service.
This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
Innovative solutions offer credit union auto lending programs flexible payment options, reduced financial risks, and strengthened member relationships
For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via traditional underwriting.
As inflation reshapes budgets and deepens financial divides, it’s important for credit unions to step up with strategies that support members and tackle everyday challenges.
Set It & Forget It offers a low-barrier entrance to high-yield savings, helping members improve their savings habits.
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.