Direct Investment in Fintech Companies vs. Investing Through a Fintech Fund: A Comprehensive Guide for Credit Union Executives
Executive Summary In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, fintech stands as a transformative force, offering a myriad of opportunities for credit unions to modernize operations, diversify portfolios, and drive groundbreaking innovation. Yet, as we navigate this burgeoning field, a pivotal question arises: should credit unions invest directly in fintech startups or opt for fintech funds? […]
50 Shades of Fintech: Unveiling the Risks and Kinks of Entrepreneurial Styles
Let’s face it, being a fintech entrepreneur can make you feel a bit bipolar. In 2005, I received funding from 7 credit unions to start my first big company. We crushed it the first year, signing 20 credit unions and setting up a path where we doubled every year for 6 years. In our second […]
Credit Union Wealth Services and Investment Management Guide
Download the full guide here. This 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of investment services providers and how they help credit unions provide wealth-building options for their members. It should also offer some perspective about why digital investment platforms are necessary for credit unions to compete with fintech and big bank providers. Wealth […]
Credit Union Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Guide
Download the full guide here. This UI/UX 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in the U.S. It should also offer some perspective about why BNPL deserves more attention as a growth channel, why digital and installment payment options are important, and which providers your credit union can […]
Credit Union UI/UX and Mobile Banking Guide
Download the full guide here. This UI/UX 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of mobile banking in the U.S. It should also offer some perspective about why mobile banking deserves more attention as a growth channel, why UI and UX are important, and which providers your credit union can trust to improve your […]
Credit Union CRM and CXM Guide
Download the full guide here. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Experience Management (CXM) both share the primary goal of improving and managing interactions with members. Although they focus on different aspects of member relationships, they complement each other, and their integration can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of a credit union’s members. CRMs […]
Fintech Investment Funds for CUs by CUs
By Kirk Drake and Chris Otey Hey, quick note: if you want more fintech and CUSO investment opportunities and news, there are 2 ways we can help you: CU 2.0 believes that credit union investment in fintechs and CUSOs is the best way to ensure that financial technology benefits credit unions. The worst case scenario […]
Checking 2.0 Guide
This Checking 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of checking accounts in the U.S. It’ll offer some insight about premium, paid, and bundled accounts, as well as services and capabilities that are generally considered table stakes in today’s banking environment.
Credit Union Custom Software Developer Guide
This 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of custom software development for credit unions, including why it’s a viable pathway to digital transformation, common projects, and evaluation strategies for custom development companies. This guide should also offer some perspective about why keeping a development partner is a good idea for any credit union […]
Home Lending Provider Guide
This Home Lending 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of home lending in the U.S. It’ll offer some insight about lending trends and the role that fintechs play in driving those trends. It’ll also explore challenges facing traditional home lenders.