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It’s Not A Core Conversion, It’s A Systems Upgrade
From bonuses to candy budgets, Credit Union 1 and Purdue FCU offer tips to successfully manage one of financial services’ biggest hurdles.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
April 6, 2026
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As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
April 6, 2026
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How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long-term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
April 6, 2026
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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
April 6, 2026
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Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
March 27, 2026
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AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real-world decision-making.
2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
March 25, 2026
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Come and find the newest member engagement innovations in the credit union space
2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
March 25, 2026
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Come and find the newest AI powered innovations in the credit union space
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
March 23, 2026
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To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
March 9, 2026
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It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
February 23, 2026
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long-term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
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 ...
All Eyes On AI
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today's full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, ...
2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Come and find the newest member engagement innovations in the credit union space
2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Come and find the newest AI powered innovations in the credit union space
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage ...
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
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.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.