Bluestone’s Digital Expansion: Where Credit Union Meets FinTech

Bluestone’s Digital Expansion: Where Credit Union Meets FinTech

When Bluestone Federal Credit Union needed a way to service a large number of counties at once, they found their solution in the form of an online-only, FinTech-inspired expansion to their credit union. But how does a completely digital branch function under a physical credit union? And how can FinTech and credit unions combine? Emily Claus met with President Jeff Jorgensen to learn more.

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Cracking the Code: Millennials and Gen Z

Cracking the Code: Millennials and Gen Z

Figuring out how to market to Millennials and Gen Z seems to be a riddle with no answer, but the code might have finally been cracked. Emily Claus dives into what younger generations want from the financial institutions and how your credit union can get on track.

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Underserved and Underbanked Communities Are Turning to FinTech

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.

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Credit Unions vs. FinTechs: Competition or a Learning Opportunity?

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.

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The Evolving Landscape of Mobile Technologies

The Evolving Landscape of Mobile Technologies

Barb Cooper discusses the growth of mobile technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic and debates what the future might hold for such technologies after the pandemic passes.

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Are Vendors Asking for Too Much Data?

Are Vendors Asking for Too Much Data?

As FinTechs continues to appear, credit unions are discovering that varying vendors are asking for increased access to member data. But how do you discern what data is worth sharing and to what vendors? Brian Maurer weighs in.

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POPio Announces Release of New Video Banking Technology

POPio Announces Release of New Video Banking Technology

POPio Mobile Video Cloud announced the release of POPwelcome, the platform’s newest feature for engaging website visitors of financial institutions and enabling interactions to seamlessly elevate to a full, branch-like video experience.

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AFFRIMTM, The First Software Testing Service & Technology Launched for Financial Institutions

AFFRIMTM, The First Software Testing Service & Technology Launched for Financial Institutions

BlackFin Group unveils first of its kind testing service to financial services industry to reduce time and expense of software testing. 

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What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

As credit unions work to adjust to their new normal and find the technologies to continue serving their members from a distance, fintech companies are stepping in to help. Emily Claus shares examples of such companies and what kind of support you can receive for your credit union.

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Why Financial Disruption is an Attractive Fintech Opportunity

Why Financial Disruption is an Attractive Fintech Opportunity

Chip Filson details why high barriers to entry are forcing new innovation to take less traditional forms in the financial industry.

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