AI Makes An Instant Impact At TruStone Financial
The Minnesota cooperative is only a few months into it but already seeing significant operational gains.
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Better Core, Better Future
After more than four decades on the same system, Yolo FCU levels up to accommodate a massive field-of-membership expansion.
Inside MSUFCU’s Approach To Innovation
From new brands to emerging fintech opportunities, CEO April Clobes outlines how and why the credit union is constantly pursuing new ventures.
Revolutionizing the Deposit Process
April 28, 2016
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DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) is a fan of BIG ideas. These ideas often constitute a wave of innovation that changes member experiences. Remote Deposit Capture has been one of their BIG ideas they’ve actively pursued and investigated since 2004.
City-County Uses Their boom! Program to Attract Younger Members
April 28, 2016
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One of the largest challenges facing the credit union industry today is attracting a younger membership. The graying of the movement is no secret, and the average age of a credit union member has now edged up to 47. Credit unions are consistently asking how can we make ourselves relevant to younger generations?�
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
April 28, 2016
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Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members’ lives. The affiliation may be through the company they work for, a military branch, or an organization they are associated with. One way to reinforce this affiliation is through an affinity credit card that is branded with the credit union’s logo, but also contains imagery rel
DuPage Credit Union: Effective Card Portfolio Management
April 28, 2016
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At year end 2007, DuPage Credit Union had a credit card penetration rate of 45.2%, surpassed by only 25 other credit unions. Since the introduction of the Visa Classic card in 1983, the program has grown to become an integral part of the credit union’s success.
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
April 28, 2016
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SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
Eagle FCU’s Triple Win: Growth, Community, Strong SEG Relationship
April 28, 2016
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One Louisiana credit union turned challenges into opportunities and reports member growth over four times the industry average and loan growth over fifteen percent.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
April 28, 2016
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Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
April 28, 2016
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A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
April 26, 2016
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Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- Hispanics- starting by understanding cultural differences and following up with customized marketing to attract this diverse yet skeptical group. The reward is that a Credit Union can earn an entire family’s loyalty and make further inroads to a commu
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
April 26, 2016
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According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million citizens with an expected purchasing power of $1 trillion by 2010. Credit unions have the unique ability to reach out to this underserved group and show them financial success in the community.
Revolutionizing the Deposit Process
DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) is a fan of BIG ideas. These ideas often constitute a wave of innovation that changes member experiences. Remote Deposit ...
City-County Uses Their boom! Program to Attract Younger Members
One of the largest challenges facing the credit union industry today is attracting a younger membership. The graying of the movement is no secret, and ...
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members' lives. The affiliation may be through the company ...
DuPage Credit Union: Effective Card Portfolio Management
At year end 2007, DuPage Credit Union had a credit card penetration rate of 45.2%, surpassed by only 25 other credit unions. Since the introduction ...
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
Eagle FCU’s Triple Win: Growth, Community, Strong SEG Relationship
One Louisiana credit union turned challenges into opportunities and reports member growth over four times the industry average and loan growth over fifteen percent.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- ...
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million ...
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