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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
Mission Federal Credit Union’s Baby Boomer Mission
April 21, 2016
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By matching goals to components of the retirement cycle, Mission hopes to meet the needs of members as they reach their Golden Years.
Catch ‘Em Young: Grow Membership and Drive Debit Usage
April 21, 2016
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How Oxford FCU is having success with its’ two-pronged strategy that is attracting younger members and driving up debit card usage.
Unity One’s Three-Pronged Approach to Serve the Hispanic Community
April 21, 2016
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The fastest growing segment of our country’s population represents an oportunidad importante for credit unions.
The Votes Are In: Lake Michigan Credit Union Remains a Credit Union
April 19, 2016
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The $1.1 billion Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) in Grand Rapids, MI, will remain a credit union after less than two-thirds of voting members cast ballots in favor of a conversion to a mutual savings institution.
Membership Expanded by Reaching out to the Unbanked
April 19, 2016
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Corporate America Family Credit Union ($550m) in Elgin, IL, began two programs to serve the unbanked. Learn how these programs helped attract new members and strengthen its bottom line.
Bellco Moves to Second Generation Account Aggregation Platform
April 19, 2016
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Account aggregation technology was introduced to the credit union community with much fanfare several years ago. As recently as 2001, research firms predicted adoption rates of up to 19 million users nationwide by the end of this year. In contrast, the latest estimates are that only 3 million financial service customers will use it
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
April 19, 2016
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Hear the story of how Wauna Credit Union motivated a member to improve his credit.
Message To The Masses
April 19, 2016
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Electronic delivery channels have expanded credit unions’ reach, but effectively marketing through those services takes its own strategy.
Helping Members Help Each Other
April 19, 2016
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Arizona is one of the hardest hit regions by the mortgage crisis and subsequent economic downturn. In response, Arizona State Credit Union ($1.34B, Phoenix, AZ) is doing what it can to assist members, individually and collectively.
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
April 19, 2016
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A CUSO between Level 9, a private company, and New England Federal Credit Union ($679M in Williston, VT) specializing in credit union website development, has worked with over 75 credit unions, providing them with website solutions and brand integration strategies.
Mission Federal Credit Union’s Baby Boomer Mission
By matching goals to components of the retirement cycle, Mission hopes to meet the needs of members as they reach their Golden Years.
Catch ‘Em Young: Grow Membership and Drive Debit Usage
How Oxford FCU is having success with its’ two-pronged strategy that is attracting younger members and driving up debit card usage.
Unity One’s Three-Pronged Approach to Serve the Hispanic Community
The fastest growing segment of our country’s population represents an oportunidad importante for credit unions.
The Votes Are In: Lake Michigan Credit Union Remains a Credit Union
The $1.1 billion Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) in Grand Rapids, MI, will remain a credit union after less than two-thirds of voting members cast ...
Membership Expanded by Reaching out to the Unbanked
Corporate America Family Credit Union ($550m) in Elgin, IL, began two programs to serve the unbanked. Learn how these programs helped attract new members and ...
Bellco Moves to Second Generation Account Aggregation Platform
Account aggregation technology was introduced to the credit union community with much fanfare several years ago. As recently as 2001, research firms predicted adoption rates ...
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Hear the story of how Wauna Credit Union motivated a member to improve his credit.
Message To The Masses
Electronic delivery channels have expanded credit unions’ reach, but effectively marketing through those services takes its own strategy.
Helping Members Help Each Other
Arizona is one of the hardest hit regions by the mortgage crisis and subsequent economic downturn. In response, Arizona State Credit Union ($1.34B, Phoenix, AZ) ...
Building Technology into Our Industry’s Future
A CUSO between Level 9, a private company, and New England Federal Credit Union ($679M in Williston, VT) specializing in credit union website development, has ...
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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.