January 19 2022
Feature
Cooperatives pivot their post-pandemic giving strategies to meet shifting community needs.
Editors’ Columns
The traditions of making annual predictions and New Year's resolutions are beginning to appear outdated and tone deaf.
CU Times' editor-in-chief ponders pot banking, upcoming "omicronferences," fintech and mergers.
Focus Report: AI’s Growing Impact
CUs are using AI not to replace employees, but to give employees more time to meet one-on-one with members.
AI is trendy, but CUs can't fall into the common trap of pursuing trendy technologies only because everyone else is using them.
CU leaders have more predictive tools in their strategy toolbox than ever before, one of the most effective being data analytics.
We are likely to see real innovation around AI's role in financial trust and wellness, savings, wealth creation and debt ratios.
Check out key insights from Experian's latest Global Insights Report on AI, consumer loyalty and digital investments.
Guest opinion
Learn six tips for evaluating projects and calculating meaningful ROI analyses for technology investments.
Community News
Many non-profits nationwide are starting the year in a better financial position thanks to the generosity of credit unions.
People
Credit unions, vendors and leagues announce retirements, promotions and appointments.
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