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Jim covers economic data trends emerging for credit unions, as well as branch news and dividends.

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Florida Branches Prepare for Dorian's Arrival

August 30, 2019

About 1.3 million members are in the path of the likeliest hurricane winds.

News

CU Execs' Gloom on Growth Darkens

August 28, 2019

NAFCU survey finds that the overall outlook has reached a low.

News

Economic Expansion Might Chug Past Trade Spats, Tweets

August 27, 2019

A CUNA economist says consumer spending is still holding.

Analysis

Understanding the Past Is Key to Future Growth

August 23, 2019

The retiring CEO of Truliant FCU discusses how the last two decades of expansion have been built on credit union unity.

Analysis

Slow Loan Growth 'Indicator of an Impending Economic Slowdown'

August 22, 2019

CUNA Mutual finds signs of trouble in its June trends report.

News

Sometimes New Names Take Action

August 21, 2019

A Michigan credit union's new name drops the personal pronoun for a verb.

Analysis

Callahan Finds Q2 Originations Flat for Credit Unions

August 16, 2019

New numbers show that mortgages have recovered from a slump, but other loans are still down.

Analysis

Wescom Builds Small Loans for Big Lift

August 16, 2019

Wescom launched the small-dollar lending program called Quick Assist to offer loans of $200 to $500.

Analysis

Top 10 CUs Show Real Estate Revival

August 08, 2019

The nation's largest credit unions break a nine-month streak of falling originations.

Analysis

Credit Union Share of Auto Loans Stalls in June

August 08, 2019

New Fed numbers show a drop from the peak that was reached in December.

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Resources

CPI

From CPI

We worked with an independent researcher to conduct an online survey of over 2000 credit and debit card users to find out how people pay everyday. Download the results!

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The Complete Guide to Powering Deposit Growth: 3 Strategies To Transform Your Digital Banking Experience link

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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The Layered Approach to Payments Fraud: Protecting the Credit Union While Galvanizing Member Trust link

Velera

From Velera

Fraud is evolving, and so should your strategy. This guide explores how a multi-layered fraud mitigation approach can help credit unions proactively prevent payments fraud, safeguard members, and strengthen trust--all while streamlining fraud detection.

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How a Leading Credit Union Is Navigating Payments Modernization link

Alacriti

From Alacriti

The rise of instant payments and digital-first banking are driving credit unions to rethink their payment strategies. Learn how one credit union made key decisions around adopting instant payments, modernizing loan payments, and improving the member experience. Get insights into their approach, the challenges they overcame, and the results they achieved.

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A Guide to Efficient Exception Tracking for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.

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The Future of Content Management in Banking: Why a Person-Centric Approach Is a Game-Changer for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Credit unions thrive on member relationships, but outdated systems and processes often get in the way. This white paper explores the benefits of a person-centric approach and how it can help your organization thrive.

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The Benefits of Comprehensive Lockbox Services link

Alogent

From Alogent

Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.

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5 Evolving Attack Methods in Credit Card Fraud link

Elan 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.

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Consumers' Financial Health and Spending Priorities Guide Credit Card Choices link

Elan 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.

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Supercharge Your Credit Card Program link

Elan 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.

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Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: Top 3 Questions to Ask link

Elan 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.

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Past, Present, Future: Technology in Payments link

Elan 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.

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New Report: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Consumer Credit Cards link

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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Optimizing Your Credit Card Rewards Program link

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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FASTdocs: Revolutionizing Information Management at Banks and Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Managing growing volumes of digital and physical information is becoming more of a challenge for credit unions. Discover a solution that simplifies workflows, ensures compliance, and enhances service delivery. Learn how to increase efficiency, secure data, and improve member experiences.

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The Psychology of Payments: Understanding Your Member's Mindset To Achieve Long-term Growth link

Velera

From Velera

Members make payment decisions based on more than just convenience--psychological factors play a crucial role. Learn how to align your credit union’s strategies with member mindsets to enhance engagement, encourage loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. Discover key insights from new research that can help you connect with members in more meaningful ways.

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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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Business Banking Digital Maturity Model link

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.

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Near- and Non-Prime Quarterly Consumer Brief link

Open Lending

From Open Lending

Gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping near- and non-prime auto lending, with expert analysis of market recovery, regional dynamics, and consumer behavior.

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5 Considerations for Instant Issuance Deployment link

CPI

From CPI

Discover five critical factors you should consider when choosing to deploy an instant issuance solution -- all of which can affect cost, efficiency and member experience.

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Market Study: The Application and Consumer Perception of Artificial Intelligence in Banking link

Alkami

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.

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CPI

From CPI

We worked with an independent researcher to conduct an online survey of over 2000 credit and debit card users to find out how people pay everyday. Download the results!

Download Resource

Blend

From Blend

Download Resource

Velera

From Velera

Download Resource

Alacriti

From Alacriti

Download Resource

Alogent

From Alogent

This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.

Download Resource

Alogent

From Alogent

Download Resource

Alogent

From Alogent

Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.

Download Resource

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Download Resource

Elan 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 Resource

Elan 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 Resource

Elan 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 Resource

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Download Resource

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Download Resource

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Download Resource

Alogent

From Alogent

Download Resource

Velera

From Velera

Download Resource

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.

Download Resource

Alkami

From Alkami

Download Resource

Open Lending

From Open Lending

Gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping near- and non-prime auto lending, with expert analysis of market recovery, regional dynamics, and consumer behavior.

Download Resource

CPI

From CPI

Discover five critical factors you should consider when choosing to deploy an instant issuance solution -- all of which can affect cost, efficiency and member experience.

Download Resource

Alkami

From Alkami

Download Resource

CPI

From CPI

We worked with an independent researcher to conduct an online survey of over 2000 credit and debit card users to find out how people pay everyday. Download the results!

Download Resource

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