DES MOINES, Iowa-During remarks at the Iowa Credit Union Foundation Summit, NCUA Vice Chairman Rodney Hood laid out the importance of homeownership, particularly among the underserved, for wealth building. "Owning a home is the foundation of wealth for low-income families and is their quickest path to self-sufficiency," Hood said. Serving...
Old habits can be hard to break. But some are worth breaking-especially if they are costing your credit union money. One, in particular, needs some attention. I like to call it the "tradition of making less." There are many credit unions that continue to place investments with agencies despite the...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and PLANO, Texas - There have been more corporate credit union mergers announced in the past six months than there have been in the past few years - merger mania is back in the corporate network. The latest to announce are the $10 billion Southwest Corporate, Plano, Texas,...
DALLAS - Credit union marketers are often called upon to don many hats to perform their jobs - journalism, sales, training, research, business development - but how many can say they have worn Bob the Builder's hard hat as has Mark Arnold, Neighborhood Credit Union's Senior Vice President of Marketing?...
ARTESIA, N.M. -Everyone has vivid memories of their childhood they pull out every so often and reminisce about. But how many of us recollect credit union statements being strewn over the livingroom floor, alphabetizing them and stuffing them in envelopes? In fact, that's one of Ronnie Johnston's sharpest and fondest...
SAN DIMAS, Calif. - The IT team at WesCorp wasn't really sure how its portal idea was going to go over with employees. "We implemented an employee portal to enhance our ability to communicate within the company. A portal allowed us to have a single access point," said Chris Barber,...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - VolCorp CEO Bruce Fahnestock will retire effective April 28. Fahnestock, 59, said he has been talking about retirement with his board for at least the last year. "I love credit unions and have enjoyed the last 15 years," said Fahnestock. "All I want to think about now...
BOSTON - For the fourth time in eight years, the Massachusetts Division of Banks is looking at making changes to the state's parity with Federal Credit Union regulation that would give state-chartered credit unions greater parity with federal credit unions. The state agency will hold a public hearing April 18...
SAN ANTONIO - Nearly 200 attendees descended upon the city's Riverwalk area for the American Credit Union Mortgage Association's 2006 Annual Conference March 26-28. ACUMA brings together the shared real estate lending and financing interests of credit unions and credit union service organizations. Member organizations include federal and state chartered...
Everyone talks about it: The credit union industry is consolidating on all fronts. If you stop and take a careful look around, you find consolidation is happening at breakneck speed - maybe faster than most of us realize. Corporate credit unions sometimes get lost in the shuffle, but the corporate...
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Alkami
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This guide is designed to help credit unions ask the right questions--and know what to listen for in return--to identify a true partner for success.
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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.
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What credit unions should know about protecting their portfolios.
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If economic shifts are making your organization question its level of portfolio protection, this quick summary will help you compare blanket and self-insurance vs. Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) to ensure you choose the right program for your credit union.
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Choosing a physical security solution can be complicated. Check out our checklist of things to consider.
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Many credit unions struggle with outdated digital account opening processes, creating friction as member expectations evolve. Learn how Baxter Credit Union (BCU) confronted this challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize its digital experience--driving significant growth in new account openings and account funding.
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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.
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Alkami
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What’s going on in digital banking? This sixth edition report explores KPIs and metrics to gauge your credit union’s progress, effectiveness, and efficiency in digital banking services.
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As credit union membership increases across the nation fraud is happening more often with increasing costs. To strengthen your CU’s defenses discover five critical capabilities you should understand to ensure your fraud solution closes security gaps.
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Blend
From Blend
With more digital challengers on the rise, credit unions face increased pressure to attract and retain loyal customers. To stay competitive, it’s vital to streamline account opening processes and enhance digital banking experiences. This guide explores three key strategies to drive deposit growth and customer retention.
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Elan Credit Card
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Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
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Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.
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Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.
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Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.
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From Elan Credit Card
As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.
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Alkami
From Alkami
The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.
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Alkami
From Alkami
Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
Download ResourcenCino
From nCino
This guide is designed to help credit unions ask the right questions--and know what to listen for in return--to identify a true partner for success.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
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 ResourceState National
From State National
What credit unions should know about protecting their portfolios.
Download ResourceState National
From State National
If economic shifts are making your organization question its level of portfolio protection, this quick summary will help you compare blanket and self-insurance vs. Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) to ensure you choose the right program for your credit union.
Download ResourceGenetec
From Genetec
Choosing a physical security solution can be complicated. Check out our checklist of things to consider.
Download ResourceBlend
From Blend
Many credit unions struggle with outdated digital account opening processes, creating friction as member expectations evolve. Learn how Baxter Credit Union (BCU) confronted this challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize its digital experience--driving significant growth in new account openings and account funding.
Download ResourceGenetec
From Genetec
Is your credit union still relying on outdated physical security systems that limit scalability and create siloes in your operations? Download this white paper to explore a clear path to a more resilient and agile security framework that enhances safety, streamlines operations, and ensures compliance.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
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 ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
What’s going on in digital banking? This sixth edition report explores KPIs and metrics to gauge your credit union’s progress, effectiveness, and efficiency in digital banking services.
Download ResourceMelissa
From Melissa
As credit union membership increases across the nation fraud is happening more often with increasing costs. To strengthen your CU’s defenses discover five critical capabilities you should understand to ensure your fraud solution closes security gaps.
Download ResourceBlend
From Blend
With more digital challengers on the rise, credit unions face increased pressure to attract and retain loyal customers. To stay competitive, it’s vital to streamline account opening processes and enhance digital banking experiences. This guide explores three key strategies to drive deposit growth and customer retention.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
Download Resource