The $2.4 billion Spokane Teachers Credit Union in Liberty Lake, Wash., hired Brendan Wiechert as director of commercial and business services. Wiechert oversees a commercial and business portfolio of more than 400 clients and more than $300 million in loan commitments. His team is based in the Hutton Building in...
The Trump Administration's plan to cut funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund got some readers protesting the decision and others backing the president. Here's what they had to say about that topic as well as other recent CU Times stories.
To sell members on loans and achieve growth, credit unions must understand the psychology behind consumers relationship with borrowing. In this Focus Report, experts share insights on consumer behavior and how to build a healthy portfolio.
The $264 million Cabrillo Credit Union in San Diego announced Robin Lentz, president/CEO, will retire on March 31, 2017. A new CEO has been selected, but an official announcement has not yet been made. Lentz was hired as president/CEO on June 18, 1979. At that time, the credit union had...
Payments processor TMG announced a new web-based tool to help credit unions better manage their plastic card stock. TMG, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, said this task has become more complicated for many financial institutions in recent years as global demand for EMV chip plastic has increased.
All credit union mergers are initiated with members best interests in mind, right? Wrong. Learn about a disturbing new trend in which a well-capitalized merger may not benefit members and instead places the cooperative model in jeopardy, in this Focus Report.
News stories focused on credit union services, the CFPB, the Trump administration and the relationship between politics and the media got readers fired up this past week. Here's what they had to say on cutimes.com.
Analysis of Department of Education data revealed a 17% increase in 2016 in the number of Americans in default on federal direct loans serviced by companies hired by the federal government.
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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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Velera
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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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This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.
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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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Alogent
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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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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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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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Elan Credit Card
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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CPI
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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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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.
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 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.
Download Resource 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.
Download Resource Alogent
From Alogent
This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.
Download Resource 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.
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
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 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
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 Resource 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.
Download Resource 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.
Download Resource 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.
Download Resource 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.
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
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 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
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 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