AI Needs to Be a Priority in 2026
AI use needs to be on your 2026 strategic plan. That’s it. Full stop. We’ve spoken with countless credit unions about AI. We’ve also worked closely with several to uplevel their AI abilities. That’s why we feel so confident saying: Credit unions are way, way behind. In 2026, You need to do more. Where Credit […]
Using AI Responsibly at Work
It doesn’t matter if you use AI at work today. Ask yourself: In the next 5 years, will you use AI more or less at work? More, right? Which means everyone needs to know how to use AI responsibly. This is especially true for any task or role that uses generative AI. At the end, […]
The Credit Union Case for Rocket Mortgage® Partnerships
Rocket Mortgage is one of America’s largest and most recognized lenders1. Their digital lending journey and client experience are nearly unmatched in their field. Not surprisingly, credit unions—and CU 2.0—think of Rocket Mortgage as the competition. But might they make better partners? For a surprising number of credit unions, the answer might be “yes.” Read […]
The Best New Credit Union Core Software with Fintech-Friendly Values
The credit union world is getting faster paced, like it or not. AI—and the slew of new fintech solutions powered by it—calls for nimble, tech-ready architecture to support it. Legacy cores, while dependable, often lack the agility needed to keep up with the rapid evolution of fintech. That is, unless you love waiting a year […]
Credit Unions, Cryptocurrency, and Card Rewards
Most financial institutions have been slow on the uptake when it comes to cryptocurrency. It’s still a relatively new technology and represents a definite risk. But there might also be risk in steering clear much longer.
Kirk Drake’s New Book ‘FinAncIal’ Investigates Artificial Intelligence in the Credit Union Space
By W.B. King Originally published by Finopotamus – Fintech News for Hungry CUs While most credit unions are using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in some form, the industry lacks a cohesive strategy. This premise is among themes covered in FinAncIal: Helping Financial Services Executives Prepare for an Artificial World, a new book […]
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 […]