Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
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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’s In A Name: Vice President Of Emerging Technologies
January 4, 2021
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Ernie Hanington kicked off his new role by choosing a new core platform. Now, he focuses on making the most of it across the enterprise.
Elevate Your Business Insights And Your Card Business
December 14, 2020
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Be an Expert! With the right analytics tools, you can lead the growth of your debit and credit card business.
Big Players Still Dominate The Core Provider Market, But Disruptors Lurk
December 9, 2020
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Subtle shifts in market share highlight the specialization of the core provider marketplace – there is a core provider tailored to any type of credit union business model.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
December 9, 2020
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Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group to learn how credit unions are remaining competitive while growing digitally.
Learning To Live With Virtual Conversions
December 7, 2020
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Communication through digital channels proves key to ensuring a successful swap from one core to another.
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
December 7, 2020
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Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and when to destroy it.
A SAFE Trip Through A Virtual Conversion
December 7, 2020
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The South Carolina cooperative shares how it coped with the coronavirus crisis while scuttling a 30-year-old, in-house core in favor of a new, outsourced platform.
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
December 1, 2020
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Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
How To Teach A Credit Union To Catch A Phish
November 30, 2020
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Frequent testing and associate accountability help Orange County’s Credit Union spot would-be fraudsters before they attack.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Emerging Technologies
Ernie Hanington kicked off his new role by choosing a new core platform. Now, he focuses on making the most of it across the enterprise.
Elevate Your Business Insights And Your Card Business
Be an Expert! With the right analytics tools, you can lead the growth of your debit and credit card business.
Big Players Still Dominate The Core Provider Market, But Disruptors Lurk
Subtle shifts in market share highlight the specialization of the core provider marketplace – there is a core provider tailored to any type of credit ...
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group ...
Learning To Live With Virtual Conversions
Communication through digital channels proves key to ensuring a successful swap from one core to another.
Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
Working from home adds to the importance of securing the data pipeline. Leaders must now consider what data to keep, what data to destroy, and ...
A SAFE Trip Through A Virtual Conversion
The South Carolina cooperative shares how it coped with the coronavirus crisis while scuttling a 30-year-old, in-house core in favor of a new, outsourced platform.
3 Common And Costly Core Search Mistakes
Identifying true costs and terms takes a team effort on the way to making the best decision.
How To Teach A Credit Union To Catch A Phish
Frequent testing and associate accountability help Orange County’s Credit Union spot would-be fraudsters before they attack.
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The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.