The Power of a Cooperative Partner
Credit unions are eager to tote their cooperative difference, but not quite as quick to endorse it themselves. CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson calls on credit unions to examine why they turn away from cooperative partners in favor of for-profit companies that do nothing to bolster the cooperative movement.
Three Priorities for Software Development at a CUSO
In the first article of his new three-part series, software developer Bob Anderson shares the three guiding principles behind creating software as a CUSO and how to cultivate a “fit it first” mindset.
CUSO Investment: It’s More Than Just Capital
John Ballantyne shares what makes CUSOs stand out as a credit union partner and why collaboration between the two is critical to the survival and success of the credit union industry.
What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors
The NCUA has been arguing for supervisory powers over credit union vendors for years now but has found little success with Congress; David Baumann investigates the pros and cons of such a change and what to expect in 2024.
What Are the Drivers for CUSO Merger and Acquisitions Success?
Chief Financial Officer of CU*Answers, Bob Frizzle, discusses the incentives that push CUSOs into investing in mergers and acquisitions and which motivations will yield the most success.