March 25 2020
Features
Credit union results will get worse this year, especially in Q2 and Q3.
The credit union industry could find out by mid-April if the ABA's case against the NCUA will be heard by the Supreme Court.
Also, data shows a member is about just as likely to belong to a small credit union as a large one.
See all the recent core conversions, financial technology upgrades, and other system renovations or modifications.
Spending Time With ...
A GTE Financial manager demonstrates incredible persistence in ensuring the contents of a dormant account go to its owner.
Editor\'s Column
What can CUs do to help as we continue to face the COVID-19 crisis? We are all going to have to get creative to find answers.
Focus Report
CU Times uncovers a few things award-winning credit union mobile apps seem to have in common.
By leveraging artificial intelligence, credit unions can create a consistent member experience.
A look back on two decades of payment evolution can give us an idea of what to expect in the future.
Guest Opinion
In the second part of Direct FCU's Core Conversion Adventure, the CU discusses the role of LEAN process management and how it's organizing its teams.
Community News
This week's news also includes a donation to the Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation and a youth financial education event.
People
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