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
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
April 29, 2016
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
April 29, 2016
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State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from paper statements to e-statements.
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.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from ...
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.
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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.