What's in store for credit union technology in 2026, and how will economic uncertainty influence members' needs and credit unions' approach to meeting them? For answers to these questions and more, we turned to Bill Handel, General Manager & Chief Economist for Raddon, a Fiserv Company. 

Drawing on more than 35 years of experience in the industry, Handel discusses where credit unions are winning and where they're falling short when it comes to AI, payments, member experience, attracting younger generations and adapting to fluctuating economic conditions. He explains why today's economic climate is in some ways more challenging than what we saw during the Great Recession, and how credit unions can use technology to address these challenges. And, he shares why branding should be a critical focus area for credit unions looking to gain relevance among young consumers.  

Don't miss this enlightening conversation with one of the industry's most knowledgeable experts in credit union economic and technology trends. In our opinion, it was the perfect way to kick off a new year of "Shared Accounts With CU Times" programming!