Credit Union Employees and Members Join Together to Celebrate Credit Unions with #ILoveMyCreditUnion
On July 30th, 2021, hundreds of credit unions, leagues, and partners from around the globe came together on social media to show the world what makes credit unions great. Emily Claus shares the inspiration behind the day, the stories that were told, and the success of the event.
A Tale of Two Credit Unions: One Member’s Experience in 2020
In response to last week’s article on things credit unions should focus on in 2021, Dawn Moore shares a story of two credit unions and how one excelled in member service during the pandemic while the other sat in silence.
Celebrate #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day!
The Illinois Credit Union System has started the hashtag #ilovemycreditunion trending across social media platforms, raising awareness about the amazing things credit unions do every day for their members and communities.
Ten Things for Credit Unions to Think About in 2021 and Beyond
2020 shook up the industry and its future trends all in one go. So what should credit unions focus on now? Emily Claus shares her input on Frank Diekmann’s list for ten things credit unions need to be focusing on in the coming years, as well as sharing ways credit unions can get started.
Underserved and Underbanked Communities Are Turning to FinTech
With the capabilities of modern technology, underserved communities are taking financing into their own hands and creating FinTechs tailor-made for their needs. Credit unions should reconsider how they’re reaching out, Emily Claus advises, or risk losing the communities they claim to serve.
The Three Pillars of Local SEO: Proximity, Prominence, and Relevance
Over the last few years, there has been an increasing emphasis placed on Search Engine Optimization and discoverability, but how do you tackle SEO on the local business front? Casey Smith offers some insight and suggestions.
Five Legal Trends To Be Aware Of
Internal Auditor Patrick Sickels details a few recent trends in litigation that credit unions should be on the lookout for, and how they can ensure they won’t be targeted.
Behind the Scenes of the 5300 Call Report
The 5300 Call Report can be a daunting task for a credit union to complete. Karen Sorensen shares her CUSO’s efforts to make this process easier for credit unions.
What Makes Our Industry Unique: Stories from Leaders
Reflecting on fifteen years working for a CUSO, Alycia Meyers shares her own perspective and the perspectives of four credit union leaders on what makes credit unions and our industry so unique.
Credit Unions vs. FinTechs: Competition or a Learning Opportunity?
After attending CO-OP Financial Service’s THINK event, Emily Claus debates the rising popularity of FinTech companies, their business models, and what threat they might pose to credit unions.
