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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
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.
Service When, And Where, It Suits The Member
November 23, 2020
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DuPage Credit Union has offered online appointment scheduling for nearly 18 months, but the arrival of the novel coronavirus earlier this spring pushed the cooperative to rethink the necessity of face-to-face engagements.
12,000 Appointments. 5 Months. 1 In-House Tool.
November 23, 2020
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Offering appointments was no new perk at Northwest Community Credit Union, but a new tool developed internally in response to new lobby operations took member service to a whole new level.
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
November 23, 2020
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Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
A Strategy To Combat COVID-19 In 5 Weeks Or Less
November 20, 2020
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When the novel coronavirus forced the lobby closure of Discovery FCU’s lone branch, the Pennsylvania credit union fought back with the rapid deployment of an appointment scheduling and lobby management system.
The Digital Member Experience: What To Expect In 2021
November 18, 2020
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The pandemic and the resulting economic conditions has accelerated the pace of credit union digital transformation. However, what can be expected in 2021 when it comes to member engagement and expectations?
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.
Service When, And Where, It Suits The Member
DuPage Credit Union has offered online appointment scheduling for nearly 18 months, but the arrival of the novel coronavirus earlier this spring pushed the cooperative ...
12,000 Appointments. 5 Months. 1 In-House Tool.
Offering appointments was no new perk at Northwest Community Credit Union, but a new tool developed internally in response to new lobby operations took member ...
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
A Strategy To Combat COVID-19 In 5 Weeks Or Less
When the novel coronavirus forced the lobby closure of Discovery FCU’s lone branch, the Pennsylvania credit union fought back with the rapid deployment of an ...
The Digital Member Experience: What To Expect In 2021
The pandemic and the resulting economic conditions has accelerated the pace of credit union digital transformation. However, what can be expected in 2021 when it ...
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
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
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
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.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
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.