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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
6 Rules To Maximize Vendor Value
September 1, 2015
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Credit unions pay good money for cutting-edge products and services. Here’s how they can avoid being shortchanged upon delivery.
Vendor Management In A Brave New World Of Compliance
August 31, 2015
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In this Q&A, Kristen E. Edmundson, vice president of audit and compliance at Purdue Federal Credit Union, shares her perspectives on pain points, best practices, and the future of vendor management.
Tips For Negotiating With Your Core Provider
August 28, 2015
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A Q&A With Rick Wieczorek, CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
August 28, 2015
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A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the bank.
Spotify And The Culture Of More
August 28, 2015
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What can the streaming music service’s move to offer video, podcasts, and new music features teach credit unions about creating value and not just products?
Follow The Bouncing Apple
August 13, 2015
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Tracking firm reports a decline in consumer use while credit union processors say they’re seeing increasing adoption.
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
July 28, 2015
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Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
How Star One Uses Member Onboarding To Drive Account Growth And Efficiency
July 16, 2015
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The California credit union opens 22% of its new memberships online and will soon add a mobile app option.
What’ll They Think Of Next?
July 15, 2015
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Apple Watch is just the beginning for mobile-oriented, blue-sky thinkers in the credit union space.
Upgrade The Onboarding Experience
July 13, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies for onboarding members, from teaching Apple Pay and remote deposit capture to re-engaging long-term members.
6 Rules To Maximize Vendor Value
Credit unions pay good money for cutting-edge products and services. Here’s how they can avoid being shortchanged upon delivery.
Vendor Management In A Brave New World Of Compliance
In this Q&A, Kristen E. Edmundson, vice president of audit and compliance at Purdue Federal Credit Union, shares her perspectives on pain points, best practices, ...
Tips For Negotiating With Your Core Provider
A Q&A With Rick Wieczorek, CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union.
Reach For The Cutting Edge Without Falling Over
A Texas credit union looks to vendor management, conversion-related momentum, and a healthy dose of skepticism to build an expansive technology base without breaking the ...
Spotify And The Culture Of More
What can the streaming music service’s move to offer video, podcasts, and new music features teach credit unions about creating value and not just products?
Follow The Bouncing Apple
Tracking firm reports a decline in consumer use while credit union processors say they’re seeing increasing adoption.
Teen Drivers Need Car-Buying Lessons
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union recognizes that young adults ready to buy their first car might need help with saving funds and purchasing the vehicle.
How Star One Uses Member Onboarding To Drive Account Growth And Efficiency
The California credit union opens 22% of its new memberships online and will soon add a mobile app option.
What’ll They Think Of Next?
Apple Watch is just the beginning for mobile-oriented, blue-sky thinkers in the credit union space.
Upgrade The Onboarding Experience
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies for onboarding members, from teaching Apple Pay and remote deposit capture to re-engaging long-term members.
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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.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.