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Banking on artificial intelligence

Banking on artificial intelligence

In this episode, we’re talking all about the value artificial intelligence is bringing to credit unions. We’re getting into the challenges credit unions are experiencing, and the solutions that AI can provide. Key [...]

Episode 4: Connecting Rural Women to Financial Services

Episode 4: Connecting Rural Women to Financial Services

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Brq67ecquBb9oLN8ASJTS We spoke to Emilie Hibbard, a recent Boston University grad who has carried out focused research for Alacriti. Today, she discusses her research on the difficulties of rural women [...]

Reminder: 2021 CDRLF Grant round closes June 26

Reminder: 2021 CDRLF Grant round closes June 26

Low-income-designated credit unions seeking Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants, including MDI mentoring grants, have until June 26 to submit their applications. Grant requirements, application instructions, and other important information are available on the grants [...]

244 credit unions received $401.8 million in awards through CDFI RRP

244 credit unions received $401.8 million in awards through CDFI RRP

Yesterday, the Department of Treasury announced community development financial institutions (CDFIs) awards from its Rapid Response Program (RRP) and 244 credit unions received $401.8 million in grants. The grants will be made via Treasury’[...]

Want to succeed? Be selfish

Want to succeed? Be selfish

I wish I had known about credit unions sooner in my career, and that’s partly why I’m so passionate about this movement. As a college senior, I needed a part-time job that fit [...]

What’s in a name: Vice President Of Strategic Management

What’s in a name: Vice President Of Strategic Management

When Gulf Winds Credit Union ($969.6M, Pensacola, FL) decided to sharpen its strategy surrounding performance and impact, the right manager was already in place. In January 2020, the Panhandle cooperative promoted Jonathan Dubuc from [...]

Helping hands for ERM

Helping hands for ERM

Not every credit union has the expertise or financial capability to build its own risk management department. In that case, they can turn to a third party for assistance. At CUES Supplier member Rochdale Paragon [...]

How your credit union can join the fight for financial inclusion

How your credit union can join the fight for financial inclusion

The fight for greater financial inclusion and stability in America has begun millions of consumers following the pandemic that has pervaded industries, neighborhoods, and families in the most fundamental ways. According to Pew Research in [...]

Ransomware: Terrorizing the cyber streets

Ransomware: Terrorizing the cyber streets

As the world begins to redefine and establish a new normal after lockdown, cyberattacks are not letting up. From attacks on small businesses to the latest Colonial Pipeline attack, ransomware continuously presents itself as a [...]

3 Questions with Nymbus CUSO’s John Janclaes

3 Questions with Nymbus CUSO’s John Janclaes

CUInsight Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp is joined by John Janclaes, President at Nymbus CUSO for a quick interview with just 3 questions... Three questions: 1. (0:38) After nearly two decades at Partners FCU, [...]