PATH OF TOTALITY, U.S.–For Mark Weber, the darkness is about poor data. For Anthony Hernandez, it’s about bringing light to financial readiness. And for Matt Saefkow, it isn’t so much about the light or dark, but instead, it’s about the noise.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—From a new brand to getting everyone in the right seats to providing answers to how the new organization will deliver for credit unions—the evolution of the new PSCU/Co-op Solutions combination is happening and at a quick pace, according to Brian Scott.
BRENTWOOD, Calif.–They didn’t know each other, and yet they knew all too well the struggles and anxiety the others had been living through—such as payday loans with eye-popping rates--so when four couples and two individuals who are all part of the same reality TV series finally met, there was relief, camaraderie and even happiness.
BRENTWOOD, Calif.–Hollywood may be the place where thousands of people have seen their dreams come true on a screen for others to see, but rarely has that ever been the case for credit union members—until now.
MADISON, Wis.–From AI-based tools that aid members with auto shopping and financing, to gamification to ensure financial education truly engages, to an innovation tool for midsized credit unions, five teams that are part of Filene’s i3 program introduced the ideas they have prototyped.
MADISON, Wis.–From a fintech that seeks to make fintech selection simpler to an app that draws Gen Z to the credit union to another that seeks to turn indirect members into engaged, direct members, the Filene Research Institute recently introduced its latest prototype concepts from its i3 group.
WASHINGTON—With the CFPB’s ongoing focus on fees, including overdraft pricing and credit card late charges, credit unions need to take a hard look at all of their fee income and their costs of doing business, according to Carrie Hunt.
SAN ANTONIO—With the FedNow Service currently in use by well over 300 financial institutions, there are some new questions to be asking according to one person.
WESTBURY, N.Y.—One credit union that advertised during this year’s Super Bowl contends the move is a good one, especially as part of a broader effort to promote itself nationally and as the benefits from the ad continue to roll in.
MADISON, Wis.—Is it “AI or die” among credit unions today? Two experts contend the movement has certainly reached a critical juncture and that credit unions—if they have not already—must begin strategically laying plans for use of the new data tools.