The CU 2.0 Blockchain and DeFi Provider Guide
Download the complete guide here. This 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrency, as well as how they power new technologies and strategies in financial institutions across the U.S. It should also offer some perspective about why using AI-powered lending is necessary for credit unions to compete with fintech […]
The CU 2.0 SMB Services Provider Guide
Download the complete guide here. This 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of small and midsize business (SMB) services available to credit unions. It should also offer some perspective about why supporting SMBs is critical to credit union and community growth. More and more credit unions are ramping up their SMB (small and […]
How Can Credit Unions Reduce Reliance on Fee Income and Reimagine Non-Interest Income?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Credit unions are facing an event that could spell trouble if not properly and swiftly addressed: The industry’s big source of non-interest income, the non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee, is falling out of favor, both with […]
How Can Credit Unions Reinvent Themselves for Blockchain and DeFi?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! This breakout panel at the CU 2.0 Brainstorm Event gathered to discuss all things blockchain and DeFi, exploring the potential that these Web3 concepts have to change both the member experience and infrastructure of credit […]
How Can Credit Unions Use Analytics to Improve the Member Experience?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Credit unions have been historically slow to react to technological innovations, but that could change with data. Data analytics can help to monitor, operate, and enhance the member experience. That is, if they can access […]
How Can Credit Unions Incorporate BNPL and Installment Lending?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Living in the age of convenience and instant gratification has financial implications and the landscape around lending is changing to reflect that. Over the last several years, we’ve seen massive growth in Buy Now, Pay […]
How Can Credit Unions Acquire and Support New Business Accounts?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are a desirable but largely untapped resource as far as credit unions are concerned, not only as new loan sources, but also as a pool of potential new members. What’s […]
How Can Credit Unions Make Money Off of Fintechs?
This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! The relationship between fintechs and credit unions has evolved as credit unions make major tech advancements. Instead of competition, there’s more partnership. This opens up new revenue opportunities for progressive and forward-thinking credit unions. A […]
Eko and Credit Union Investment Services Providers
Although most Americans say they’d prefer to invest through their financial institution, less than 0.5% of credit union members do. Most members invest outside of the credit union. They have 401ks and IRAs from employers. They have wealth managers and brokers. And, more commonly, they invest on their own, thanks to fintechs. Of course, members […]
How Credit Unions Can Provide Financial Wellness
With mounting consumer debt, rising delinquencies, and a slowing economy, credit union members are about to feel a pinch. And, while being money-wise won’t help as much as a bigger paycheck, it can make a lifelong difference for many. Credit unions are the institutional embodiment of community financial wellness. But are they doing enough to […]