Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ
Chip Filson ponders the ancient practice known as “field of membership” and discusses the numerous options open to potential members willing to go beyond field of membership.
Tips for Communicating Your Data Processing Conversion to Your Members
Core conversions are a big deal, but communicating them to your members? Even bigger. Melissa Robinson has some tips to make sure you are effectively communicating this change and not risking leaving your members behind.
Xceed Financial Credit Union to Merge with Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Emily Claus discusses the merger of Xceed Financial Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union going into effect next month and debates the reasons behind low member participation.
Project Give Back: Public Service Credit Union Makes Members’ Christmas Wishes a Reality
Public Service Credit Union decided to play Santa this holiday season with Project Give Back. Emily Claus details how they succeeded in making their members’ wishes come true and inspiring their community.
Is Your Credit Union Interested in a Third Party Loan Origination System?
Pete Winninger of Lender*VP details how CU*Answers integrates third-party loan origination systems into its flagship platform to support their credit unions.
Don’t Let Coronavirus Be a Barrier Between Your Credit Union and Your Community
In the middle of a pandemic, it can seem impossible for credit unions to stay connected to their communities, but Emily Claus offers a reminder that staying connected isn’t a choice, it’s essential to what defines credit unions.
The Four Primary Challenges Facing Credit Union CIOs Today and How to Address Them
CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes discusses what he believes to be the four major things CIOs should be focusing on ensure their credit unions stay up-to-date and in the game.
Is Cannabis the Next Golden Opportunity for Credit Unions?
With medicinal and recreational marijuana businesses becoming more commonplace, Emily Claus debates the high-risk, high-reward stakes credit unions should be aware of when considering working with these accounts.
Understanding the Member Perspective: An Experiment
Taking a step back from the CUSO end of things, Bob Anderson experiments with seeing things from the members’ perspective and walking in their shoes to see what he can learn and where his CUSO can improve.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day
Celebrating credit unions and their cooperative spirit around the globe, the 72nd International Credit Union Day® focuses on inspiring hope and support during difficult times. Emily Claus delves into this year’s theme, meaning, and celebrations.
