The Power of a Cooperative Partner

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.

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Three Priorities for Software Development at a CUSO

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.

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CUSO Investment: It’s More Than Just Capital

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.

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What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors

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.

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What Are the Drivers for CUSO Merger and Acquisitions Success?

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.

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