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As I was sitting in yet another airport terminal waiting for a flight home, the TV monitor showed a CNN breaking news story on Eliot Spitzer troubles. As evidence that I picked the correct career path, I was less interested in the details of what he did than in how...
I was pleased to see the recent reports that fewer credit unions are selling their card portfolios and credit union card programs are out-competing other financial institutions (Credit Union Times, Jan. 16, 2008). It's a great success story for credit unions, and as a former credit union executive it's a...
The signs are mounting that commercial mortgage-backed securities will be the "subprime story" of 2008. A startling report from Goldman Sachs has raised concerns that the losses caused by non-performing commercial mortgages will rival the losses related to subprime residential mortgages. According to Goldman Sachs, the bad commercial real estate...
While protecting safety and soundness of credit unions and looking out for consumer interests, undue burdens should not be heaped on credit unions, choking out effective service to members, or bogging down the efficiency of the operations.
In the waning days of December, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ensconced himself in a smoke-filled back room (well, presumably that's where it was; that's where shady deals are so often made) with the heads of several large banks, including Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Washington Mutual.
In the waning days of December, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ensconced himself in a smoke-filled back room (well, presumably that's where it was; that's where shady deals are so often made) with the heads of several large banks, including Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Washington Mutual. Also present were the...
For credit unions looking for ways to increase loan volume, used car sales are an excellent vehicle. And the more credit union employees understand new car depreciation and how to help members maximize the value of used cars, the easier it will be to drive up loan volume.
There seemed to be some good news reported recently on employee participation in 401(k) plans. A new study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and the Investment Company Institute (ICI) indicated the average participant balance increased from $67,760 in 1999 to $121,202 at year-end 2006. Could it be employees...
Recently, I took action in the best interests of the credit union movement.
This is a good news story. It describes accounts of lightning action, bold decision-making and nerve in the face of bitter opposition.
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A credit union’s ability to deliver the right products and services that best meet members’ daily needs is the most important factor in creating a superior member experience.
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Many small businesses (SMB) find their digital banking needs are unmet at traditional banking organizations. Download this eBook and learn how digital first partnerships can help your credit union provide the efficiency and value that SMBs are looking for.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
Millennials and Gen Z consumers represent a significant opportunity for credit union lenders. This report uncovers key trends and insights about their credit outlook and how to capture their long-term value.
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This report outlines an array of digital banking metrics to help you better gauge your credit union’s effectiveness and make smarter decisions about your digital resources
Download ResourceFrom Melissa
Download this white paper and discover how advanced eIDV (electronic identity verification) technologies can safeguard your credit union against escalating fraud threats.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Explore how cloud-based solutions revolutionize deposit management and transaction processing for credit unions. Download the white paper now!
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Discover how KYB (Know Your Business) strategies can add a crucial layer to your financial risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting against fraud in your business relationships.
Download ResourceFrom State National
Worried that Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news - it’s actually an opportunity to protect your members.
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Are your credit union’s partnerships enabling growth or hindering your success? Explore the importance of high-value partners in navigating the complexities of the digital age with confidence to effectively serve your members.
Download ResourceFrom State National
Based on new Filene research, AI is, unsurprisingly, at the top of credit union leaders’ minds this year. Explore the obstacles and opportunities presented by AI, how it’s being used in credit unions, and steps to build your own AI roadmap.
Download ResourceFrom Alkami
Discover how your credit union can attract and retain millennials with this data-back study. Understand how millennials' financial behaviors, preferences, and perceptions differ from other generations, and learn how you can leverage these insights to drive engagement and growth.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
The auto loan industry is undergoing a period of significant change. Traditional methods of assessing creditworthiness are proving insufficient in the face of rising delinquencies. This report explores the challenges lenders face and strategies to overcome them.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Over 70% of financial institutions have fallen victim to fraud, and the cost for your credit union is only growing each year. This white paper explores what those true costs are and actionable strategies you can deploy to protect your organization.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Alogent
Enhance your credit union’s security with a comprehensive approach to check fraud mitigation. Discover how built-in capabilities safeguard both your organization and your members.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Learn how to empower small and medium business (SMB) account holders to address their specific needs, foster growth and attract new business.
Download ResourceFrom State National
By harnessing the power of data, credit unions can enhance their services, optimize operations, and better serve their members. Here are 9 FAQs and answers about using predictive data.
Download ResourceFrom State National
As economic experts scrutinize current data and trends, they predict that the path ahead is likely to have its share of obstacles. This white paper outlines strategies to monitor and navigate various risk factors impacting auto financing to better protect your credit union.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how to achieve a consistent user experience, data control, and cost reductions in payments.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
This info brief outlines important considerations and questions your team should take into account when evaluating a digital banking platform.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how a software development kit (SDK) can help you meet your credit union’s digital banking goals by enabling custom alterations and augmenting an off-the-shelf product to meet specific goals without impacting the base product.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how to achieve a consistent user experience, data control, and cost reductions in payments.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Credit unions have reached a fork in the road and find themselves pondering the same question -- does our digital banking solution still meet market needs, or is it time to consider an upgrade? Download this eBook to find out how your credit union can continue to meet member expectations.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Just as you’d recognize a loyal member when they walk into the branch, your digital banking platform should express the same familiarity as a friendly face. Download this eBook and learn how to bring a human touch to your digital member experiences in order to build member trust and loyalty.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Everyone talks about a seamless user journey and personalized banking services, but how does that become today’s reality for credit unions rather than just a goal? Download this white paper to find out how.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
When selecting a digital banking platform, the questions you ask are critical and should tell your story. Many RFPs focus on features, functionality, and price, and although these are important points, consider asking more focused questions that align with your long-term strategy, such as the ones suggested in this white paper.
Download ResourceFrom Melissa
Did you know the risk for member turnover drops from 50% to 25% when a member has two or more products with your credit union?² This whitepaper outlines the critical role that clean data plays in helping your credit union retain and grow membership.
Download ResourceFrom GLIA
When it comes to your credit union’s contact center, Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) are essential but incomplete solutions for managing volume. Discover how to integrate IVAs into a broader digital member service strategy for maximum efficiency.
Download ResourceFrom GLIA
These unmistakable signs indicate your credit union’s call center needs a modern overhaul. Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your member service experience today.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Upstart
Explore how a credit union strategically adapted to economic changes, achieving higher returns, flexible loan volumes, and gaining over 1,500 creditworthy members in just one year through a transformative partnership.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
This white paper offers credit unions a strategic advantage with insights for planning and exploring new opportunities in the evolving automotive financing landscape. Leverage this information to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of your credit union in 2024.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Learn where consumers are applying for credit cards, what type of spenders they are, what features are most persuasive, and what smaller financial institutions should focus on to continue expanding their market share.
Download ResourceFrom Upstart
When Vantage West CU decided to prioritize a seamless digital experience and data-driven lending decisions, they knew the right partner was critical. Download this case study and discover how they diversified their loan portfolio, acquired 1400 new members in 6 months, and built in flexibility to withstand the economic cycles.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Customer payment expectations are shifting. Explore the top five merchant payments trends we’re watching in 2023 and learn how a partnership may help meet the needs of your members.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Nearly 33% of cardholders increased their credit card spending over the last six months, showing how critical credit cards are in today's economic environment.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Young adults are the future of your credit union. From college to home-buying, learn why credit cards are key to winning the loyalty of Gen Z and millennials.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
With the current economic environment and rise in interest rates, credit unions may find the credit card market increasingly complex to operate internally. Learn why shifting from insourcing to outsourcing your credit card program can benefit your credit union.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
A credit union’s ability to deliver the right products and services that best meet members’ daily needs is the most important factor in creating a superior member experience.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Many small businesses (SMB) find their digital banking needs are unmet at traditional banking organizations. Download this eBook and learn how digital first partnerships can help your credit union provide the efficiency and value that SMBs are looking for.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
Millennials and Gen Z consumers represent a significant opportunity for credit union lenders. This report uncovers key trends and insights about their credit outlook and how to capture their long-term value.
Download ResourceFrom Alkami
This report outlines an array of digital banking metrics to help you better gauge your credit union’s effectiveness and make smarter decisions about your digital resources
Download ResourceFrom Melissa
Download this white paper and discover how advanced eIDV (electronic identity verification) technologies can safeguard your credit union against escalating fraud threats.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Explore how cloud-based solutions revolutionize deposit management and transaction processing for credit unions. Download the white paper now!
Download ResourceFrom Melissa
Discover how KYB (Know Your Business) strategies can add a crucial layer to your financial risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting against fraud in your business relationships.
Download ResourceFrom State National
Worried that Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news - it’s actually an opportunity to protect your members.
Download ResourceFrom State National
Are your credit union’s partnerships enabling growth or hindering your success? Explore the importance of high-value partners in navigating the complexities of the digital age with confidence to effectively serve your members.
Download ResourceFrom State National
Based on new Filene research, AI is, unsurprisingly, at the top of credit union leaders’ minds this year. Explore the obstacles and opportunities presented by AI, how it’s being used in credit unions, and steps to build your own AI roadmap.
Download ResourceFrom Alkami
Discover how your credit union can attract and retain millennials with this data-back study. Understand how millennials' financial behaviors, preferences, and perceptions differ from other generations, and learn how you can leverage these insights to drive engagement and growth.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
The auto loan industry is undergoing a period of significant change. Traditional methods of assessing creditworthiness are proving insufficient in the face of rising delinquencies. This report explores the challenges lenders face and strategies to overcome them.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Over 70% of financial institutions have fallen victim to fraud, and the cost for your credit union is only growing each year. This white paper explores what those true costs are and actionable strategies you can deploy to protect your organization.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Alogent
Enhance your credit union’s security with a comprehensive approach to check fraud mitigation. Discover how built-in capabilities safeguard both your organization and your members.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Learn how to empower small and medium business (SMB) account holders to address their specific needs, foster growth and attract new business.
Download ResourceFrom State National
By harnessing the power of data, credit unions can enhance their services, optimize operations, and better serve their members. Here are 9 FAQs and answers about using predictive data.
Download ResourceFrom State National
As economic experts scrutinize current data and trends, they predict that the path ahead is likely to have its share of obstacles. This white paper outlines strategies to monitor and navigate various risk factors impacting auto financing to better protect your credit union.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how to achieve a consistent user experience, data control, and cost reductions in payments.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
This info brief outlines important considerations and questions your team should take into account when evaluating a digital banking platform.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how a software development kit (SDK) can help you meet your credit union’s digital banking goals by enabling custom alterations and augmenting an off-the-shelf product to meet specific goals without impacting the base product.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Download this white paper and learn how to achieve a consistent user experience, data control, and cost reductions in payments.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Credit unions have reached a fork in the road and find themselves pondering the same question -- does our digital banking solution still meet market needs, or is it time to consider an upgrade? Download this eBook to find out how your credit union can continue to meet member expectations.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Just as you’d recognize a loyal member when they walk into the branch, your digital banking platform should express the same familiarity as a friendly face. Download this eBook and learn how to bring a human touch to your digital member experiences in order to build member trust and loyalty.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
Everyone talks about a seamless user journey and personalized banking services, but how does that become today’s reality for credit unions rather than just a goal? Download this white paper to find out how.
Download ResourceFrom Alogent
When selecting a digital banking platform, the questions you ask are critical and should tell your story. Many RFPs focus on features, functionality, and price, and although these are important points, consider asking more focused questions that align with your long-term strategy, such as the ones suggested in this white paper.
Download ResourceFrom Melissa
Did you know the risk for member turnover drops from 50% to 25% when a member has two or more products with your credit union?² This whitepaper outlines the critical role that clean data plays in helping your credit union retain and grow membership.
Download ResourceFrom GLIA
When it comes to your credit union’s contact center, Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) are essential but incomplete solutions for managing volume. Discover how to integrate IVAs into a broader digital member service strategy for maximum efficiency.
Download ResourceFrom GLIA
These unmistakable signs indicate your credit union’s call center needs a modern overhaul. Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your member service experience today.
Download ResourceFrom 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 ResourceFrom Upstart
Explore how a credit union strategically adapted to economic changes, achieving higher returns, flexible loan volumes, and gaining over 1,500 creditworthy members in just one year through a transformative partnership.
Download ResourceFrom Open Lending
This white paper offers credit unions a strategic advantage with insights for planning and exploring new opportunities in the evolving automotive financing landscape. Leverage this information to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of your credit union in 2024.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Learn where consumers are applying for credit cards, what type of spenders they are, what features are most persuasive, and what smaller financial institutions should focus on to continue expanding their market share.
Download ResourceFrom Upstart
When Vantage West CU decided to prioritize a seamless digital experience and data-driven lending decisions, they knew the right partner was critical. Download this case study and discover how they diversified their loan portfolio, acquired 1400 new members in 6 months, and built in flexibility to withstand the economic cycles.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Customer payment expectations are shifting. Explore the top five merchant payments trends we’re watching in 2023 and learn how a partnership may help meet the needs of your members.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Nearly 33% of cardholders increased their credit card spending over the last six months, showing how critical credit cards are in today's economic environment.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
Young adults are the future of your credit union. From college to home-buying, learn why credit cards are key to winning the loyalty of Gen Z and millennials.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
With the current economic environment and rise in interest rates, credit unions may find the credit card market increasingly complex to operate internally. Learn why shifting from insourcing to outsourcing your credit card program can benefit your credit union.
Download ResourceFrom Elan Credit Card
A credit union’s ability to deliver the right products and services that best meet members’ daily needs is the most important factor in creating a superior member experience.
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