THE market

DES MOINES, Iowa – Saying the “hype” about big data can distract from the power of small, real-time data, TMG has published the first in a series of white papers on data-driven strategies for financial institutions.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–The CU*Answers Internet Retailer Support Center (IRSC), a new support desk for credit union virtual channel project managers, has launched five new mobile apps this week, while a winner of 2016 Mobile Banking Contest has been named. 

SAN DIEGO- The $1.4 billion Partners Federal Credit Union is the newest credit union to work with CU Revest. Partners Federal Credit Union understands the importance of helping Members recover from financial crisis and restore their creditworthiness.  With branches in California and Florida, Partners Federal Credit Union services the needs of over 120,000 Members.  

MUSKEGO, Wis. – Interlutions has launched its first product, I-Care, which is designed to help credit unions manage the challenges of providing healthcare, including sustainable coverage for CUs with 50 or more covererd employees.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.– CO-OP Financial Services has introduced CO-OP Shared Branch express,designating shared branching services delivered primarily through self-service devices in both retail and in-branch environments.

MADISON, Wis. – CUNA Mutual Group reported strong 2015 operating results, with total revenue rising to $3.1 billion and growth in its core strategic business units up 5.5%.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.—CO-OP Financial Services has renewed its long-standing partnership with LEVERAGE, the service arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, which will offer select CO-OP products and services to credit unions.

OSHKOSH, Wis.–Verve, a Credit Union, is reporting that since January 2013 it has added more than more than $2.5 million to its loan portfolio using social media. The loan lead generation solution was provided by Chatter Yak!, an Oshkosh, Wis.-based CUSO. 

DES MOINES, Iowa– With marketers facing pressure to adapt to ever-changing marketing methods and technologies–in addition to compliance demands– PolicyWorks has published a new white paper, “Pull Together for Creative, Compliant Marketing.” Cindy Williams, VP-regulatory compliance, said the paper reflects the need for an “all hands on deck” approach to credit union marketing, adding that where marketing is often seen as an afterthought, compliance with regulations can easily be overlooked.