Google confirmed yesterday that sometime next year, it would be offering checking accounts to consumers using mobile platforms. This in and of itself would be big enough news, but as the New York Times reports, [...]
As technology evolves at breakneck speed, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become a powerful tool for integrating information, processes, and technology across an enterprise. A 2019 study by Cloud Elements found that 55 percent of [...]
Each year, CSI polls banking executives at U.S. financial institutions across the country to uncover the strategies, trends and issues they believe will most affect the financial sector. Take our 2020 Banking Priorities survey [...]
Competition in today’s financial services space is like nothing we’ve seen before. Consumers have been conditioned to expect Amazon-like functionality in every aspect of their lives. And this means credit unions can’t [...]
Wrapping up a solid year for consumer spending is a new forecast from Visa Business & Economic Insights that suggests U.S. holiday spending* will grow 4.1 percent (YoY) on all forms of payment. ([...]
Have you started Christmas shopping yet? I know you’re probably thinking, ”It was just Halloween. I’ve still got 9 lbs of candy to get rid of.” That was two weeks ago. In two [...]
There are certain things about my generation (GenX) that have always rang true in my personality, namely, that I am fiercely independent. By ten-years-old, I was a latch-key kid, taking care of myself after school, [...]
It’s that time of year when you are no doubt finalizing your marketing strategy for 2020 and establishing member growth goals. Member growth goals are the net result of new members acquired and members [...]
For those of you unfamiliar with Money 20/20, it’s a huge tradeshow (by today’s standards, but nothing compared to the Comdex of old) dedicated to cutting-edge financial technology. The U.S. edition [...]
In recognition of his unwavering belief and work in “seeking economic justice for all consumers”, the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is pleased to announce Maurice R. Smith, CEO of Local Government Federal Credit [...]
NAFCU met with FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly Tuesday to discuss ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal robocalls and to implement the new caller identification framework known as SHAKEN/STIR. NAFCU has actively worked with the FCC [...]
One of the biggest challenges professionals face when promoted to a leadership role is determining where to focus their time and energy. In a contributor role, we are rewarded for technical expertise and skill. The [...]
Credit unions and other card issuers might see significant growth in their card businesses over the next four years, according to new consumer spending projections from The Nilson Report. And for one credit union industry [...]
Google will soon offer checking accounts to consumers, becoming the latest Silicon Valley heavyweight to push into finance. The project, code-named Cache, is expected to launch next year with accounts run by Citigroup Inc. C [...]
You’re not old, just maturing like a fine wine. We all do it, no matter our age. “Because it’s always been done that way.” How much sense does that make? Say it aloud. [...]
