OK Google: What Do You Want with Credit Unions?
Much ado has been made about “the growing fintech threat” in the credit union space. Well, most of that has blown over at this point. It’s pretty clear that most fintechs out there don’t want to be financial institutions. They just want to help out. There are exceptions to this general rule, of course. Some […]
Which Technology Is Just Digital Distractions for Credit Union CEOs
At CU 2.0, we introduce a lot of fintechs and technology organizations to the credit union industry. To be honest, we’re still shills for the concept of digital transformation. But though we present many companies, we’re strategic about the ones we recommend. Not all digital transformation is good. Unfortunately, some of the products and services […]
Are You Attending CUNA Tech & OME This Year?
Are you attending this year’s CUNA Technology & OME Conference this September in Chicago? Don’t miss the CU 2.0 Fintech Happy Hour. Email info@localhost to reserve your spot today! Click here to see what other CU 2.0 events are coming up.
Credit Unions Buying Banks: Good, Bad, or Plain Ugly?
Eight times so far this year a credit union has bought a bank, according to Credit Union Times’ count. Some deals are small – Verve, for instance, paid $43 million to buy South Central Bank in Chicago. Some are bigger such as Arizona Federal Credit Union’s buy of Pinnacle Bank in Scottsdale with its $236 […]
The NYC Taxi Medallion Mess: Who Do You Trust?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a report that skewers the NCUA for failing to work with taxi medallion borrowers who owe much more on their medallion loan than the medallion is worth. And stressed drivers, a few at least, are committing suicide in despair. The report did not pull its punch: “credit […]
VentureTech Conference 2019: A Promising Fintech Venture Capital Opportunity
At CU2.0, we work with a lot of fintechs. Fintechs have great ideas, dynamic products, and forward-thinking services. Yet the life of a startup is a tricky one. One of the biggest obstacles that most fintechs face is funding. Where can Fintechs find venture capital? How can they raise funds? If your fintech works with […]
CU2.0 Hot Take: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Apple Card
The Apple Card is going to change things. With its large market appeal and history of developing user-friendly tech, the Apple Card is set to disrupt offerings from traditional card issuers. Credit unions especially may worry about losing market share. And they should worry—if they’re unwilling to learn from Apple. Overall, not everything that changes […]
NACUSO Network 2019
Another terrific NACUSO Network conference is in the books! Thanks to all who came out to the Padres game with CU 2.0, Ongoing Operations, XDI, Constellation, and LiveSurvey.
CU 2.0 Fintech Happy Hour at CUNA GAC 2019
Thanks to all who attended the inaugural CU 2.0 Fintech Happy Hour at CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) 2019. It was a terrific time networking with Credit Union executives and various companies and fintechs disrupting the industry and revolutionizing areas of member experience from mobile banking to data insights. Companies in attendance included: Ongoing Operations […]
Tropical Financial Credit Union turns to spare change to help make a dent in the student loan crisis
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Todd Templin or Lauren Berger BoardroomPR 954-370-8999 or 954-290-0810 ttemplin@boardroompr.com lberger@boardroompr.com Students can take six years off a repayment term saving up to $14,000 using new technology introduced last year on Shark Tank MIRAMAR, Fla. – (September, 2018) – Tropical Financial Credit Union is making it easier and faster for […]