Over the past 18 months or so, credit unions and the growing number of organizations that represent them, seem to have gone on a binge in creating alliances, partnerships, cooperative ventures, special interest CUSOs, and new entities of all types. The alleged purpose of this organizational frenzy, such as the...
Readers who haven't checked out the Credit Union Times Web site lately, are in for a pleasant surprise. cutimes.com (re-named "daily independent report on credit unions") has been completely revamped from log-on to log-off. Not only is our Web site now easier to read (large, clean typefaces and modern design)...
Asure-fire way to get a heated discussion going at a credit union meeting is to bring up the subject of board term limits. When credit union CEOs mention term limits, it is immediately assumed that they are looking for justification to oust one or more board members who have been...
Now that NAFCU's 34th Annual Conference and Exhibition is history, the organization's leadership group, staff, and members who attended the gala event in Orlando earlier this month have to be pleased with the outcome. Once again, NAFCU meeting planners put together a large conference that was thoroughly professional with excellent...
As readers may have seen from the many letters to the editor Credit Union Times has been running in recent weeks, a number of readers took the time to send in comments about my June 6th column on pet peeves. Apparently most everyone has a pet peeve or two of...
At 112 pages, the July 11, 2001 issue of Credit Union Times has set a new record for the number of pages in a single weekly issue. This issue will be distributed at the 2001 NAFCU Annual Conference and Exhibition. Interestingly, many of the issues in this publication's first year...
The NAFCU Annual Conference and Exhibition is going on this week in Orlando. What better time to reflect on NAFCU's strengths and weaknesses than when its entire leadership group and a large percentage of the group's members are all gathered together under one roof? One of NAFCU's biggest strengths is...
My feelings towards anonymous letters are well-known. I think they show cowardice on the part of their authors. If someone feels strongly about something, they ought to be willing to publicly defend their position. Also, by hiding behind a shield of anonymity, they remove an important element of evaluating the...
Just about the time most of us have almost forgotten about CUNA's ambitious Renaissance Commission effort, it pops up in the news again. The headlines this time (see page one) have to do with the commission making its report to the CUNA Board of Directors when it met last week...
As interesting as stories in each weekly issue of this publication are, our talented editorial and production team has found still another way to make them even more informative. They now add colorful and fact-laden charts to the pages of Credit Union Times in each weekly issue to bring statistics...

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From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource
From Alkami Technology
Gen Z wants clarity, Millennials want coordination, and Baby Boomers want protection. This report breaks down the unique digital banking needs of each generation to help you build loyalty and grow relationships across your account holder base.
Download Resource
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Download Resource
From Bankjoy
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Download Resource
From Bankjoy
For every digital checking application completed, over three are abandoned. This whitepaper explores how community institutions can fix this leak, turning more applicants into loyal account holders and driving sustainable growth.
Download Resource
From Alkami Technology
The 7th edition of this report provides critical benchmarks for retail and business digital banking. Discover where FIs are succeeding, where they're falling short, and how your institution measures up against the competition.
Download Resource
From Alkami Technology
Generational shifts and rising digital expectations are reshaping banking. This playbook provides the strategies to win with a unified digital sales and service platform, moving from reactive service to proactive, anticipatory banking.
Download Resource
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With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
Download Resource
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Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
Download Resource
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Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
Download Resource
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Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship‑driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it’s essential.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don’t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download Resource
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource