November 22, 2023
Feature
CU Times catches up with Conrey approximately one year into his new role as CEO of CU Business Group.
Editors’ Columns
The CUNA-NAFCU merger is followed by news of the PSCU-Co-op merger, as well as a big shift at CU Times.
CU Times' executive editor discusses the forced shift of CUs into AI – and of CU Times into digital.
Focus Report: M&A Trends & Challenges
Industry leaders say the heart of the CU movement keeps shrinking and suggest how to keep small CUs alive.
More conversations around mergers and an increased pace of M&A activity is expected in late 2024 or early 2025.
Having merged with three CUs in the past two years, WyHy FCU shares three technology-driven best practices.
Guest Opinion
The critical component is leveraging data pertaining to SMB members and designing solutions that meet their needs.
Learn how to stand out in a crowded marketplace and keep pace with the desires of digital-savvy members.
Community News
Merrimack Valley CU, Rivermark Community CU, Texas Trust CU and others donate to local nonprofits.
People
Plus, CEFCU promotes nine and the Foundation announces five career moves.
BECU hires a new EVP, and eight other credit unions, CUSOs, vendors and leagues reveal career moves.
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