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
Everything You Want To Know About Core Processors
December 7, 2015
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We weren’t afraid to ask. Results from the Callahan & Associates 2016 Supplier Market Share Guide: Credit Union Core Processors underscore an evolving space, with new offerings and providers popping up.
It’s Time To Embrace The Ecosystem Evolution Of Core Technology
December 7, 2015
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As newer solutions hit the market, credit unions are reassessing their definition of the core. The focus is now on integration and leveraging smart data to grow member relationships.
4 Fundamentals For Evaluating A Core Processor
December 7, 2015
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Stability, connectivity, functionality, and flexibility are all key to identifying the right long-term solution.
Honey, I Shrunk The Credit Union
December 3, 2015
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Three tech-savvy institutions share how they miniaturized important portions of their business models to maximize the value of mobile.
How Fairfax County FCU Moved Beyond Disaster And Back To Work
November 30, 2015
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An established disaster recovery plan helped the credit union serve members after a fire destroyed its data center.
How To Recover When The System Fails
November 30, 2015
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Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
How Patelco Credit Union Is Listening To The Voice Of Its Members
November 24, 2015
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The California credit union hopes to beef up its manual process with technology and dedicated staff.
4 Free Tools To Improve Your Search Engine Optimization
November 19, 2015
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Here is an overview of some Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools you can use to help realize and harness your online search results potential.
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
November 9, 2015
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As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
November 9, 2015
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Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
Everything You Want To Know About Core Processors
We weren't afraid to ask. Results from the Callahan & Associates 2016 Supplier Market Share Guide: Credit Union Core Processors underscore an evolving space, with ...
It’s Time To Embrace The Ecosystem Evolution Of Core Technology
As newer solutions hit the market, credit unions are reassessing their definition of the core. The focus is now on integration and leveraging smart data ...
4 Fundamentals For Evaluating A Core Processor
Stability, connectivity, functionality, and flexibility are all key to identifying the right long-term solution.
Honey, I Shrunk The Credit Union
Three tech-savvy institutions share how they miniaturized important portions of their business models to maximize the value of mobile.
How Fairfax County FCU Moved Beyond Disaster And Back To Work
An established disaster recovery plan helped the credit union serve members after a fire destroyed its data center.
How To Recover When The System Fails
Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
How Patelco Credit Union Is Listening To The Voice Of Its Members
The California credit union hopes to beef up its manual process with technology and dedicated staff.
4 Free Tools To Improve Your Search Engine Optimization
Here is an overview of some Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools you can use to help realize and harness your online search results potential.
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
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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.