State of Fintechs & Credit Unions: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
Overview
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT
Cost: Complimentary
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Credit unions increasingly rely on fintech partnerships to deliver the technology members demand, from essential IT infrastructure and mobile banking to seamless payments processing. However, the dynamics of these relationships are shifting. With regulators easing their push for strict third-party oversight, CU-fintech partnerships have entered a new phase, presenting both significant opportunities and heightened risks.
Members' expectations continue to rise, demanding more sophisticated digital experiences and services from their credit unions. But how can credit unions effectively navigate this evolving landscape? How do CUs and their fintech partners strike the right balance between innovation, responsibility, and risk management in this new era? What groundbreaking fintech solutions are emerging, and how can they be leveraged to strengthen the entire credit union system?
Join us for this insightful webcast where we delve into the current state and future trajectory of credit union and fintech partnerships. We'll explore strategies for maximizing the rewards while mitigating the inherent risks.
From this discussion, you’ll:
Understand the evolving regulatory landscape for CU-fintech partnerships
Identify key areas where fintech collaboration drives member value
Learn strategies for balancing risk and reward in third-party relationships
Gain insights on strengthening the credit union system through strategic partnerships
Featured Speakers:
Michael Ogden | Editor-in-Chief | Credit Union Times As Editor-in-Chief of CU Times since 2016, Michael Ogden has led the editorial team in all aspects of content strategy and execution, including the creation of the publication's exclusive and proprietary research database of the credit union industry's economic landscape. Under Michael's leadership, CU Times has successfully shifted to an all-digital editorial product with new focuses on the payments, fraud, lending and regulatory beats.
Bill Snider | Chief Strategy, Information Officer | Clearview Federal Credit Union Bill Snider is a dynamic leader in strategy, innovation, and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience driving growth and operational excellence across multiple industries. As the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Clearview Federal Credit Union, Bill is responsible for shaping the credit union's strategic vision, overseeing digital initiatives, and fostering innovation to ensure Clearview’s continued success in an evolving financial landscape.
Mitch Rutlege | Co-Founder & CEO | Vertice AI Mitch is a Co-Founder and CEO of Vertice AI. He has been in the software technology sector for more than 25 years and in the advanced analytics and AI sector for more than 12 years. Prior to starting Vertice AI, Mitch spent 12 years with SAS Institute as a leader in their go-to-market accounts organization working in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. His career has been focused on providing analytic solutions that deliver outcomes for clients in several industries, including financial services, retail, CPG, and others.
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