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The Friction Paradox – Compliance vs User Experience
Friction /?frikSH?n/ noun – Any unnecessary obstacles users encounter while interacting with banking products or services. These manifest in various forms, including cumbersome account opening procedures, complex loan applications, processes that are not aligned or consistent from channel to channel, or outdated digital interfaces. While some friction is essential for security and regulatory compliance, excessive…
Read MoreRemote Backup System – A Way to Thwart a Ransomware Attack
Over 60 credit unions have suffered ransomware attacks in the past few months. Having a remote backup system plays a significant role in thwarting your credit union from becoming a ransomware attack victim. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malware that encrypts files on a victim’s system, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. With…
Read MoreA Primer – Distributed Ledger and Web3 Technology for Credit Unions
It is equally accessible and affordable to small and large credit unions We’ve all watched the transformation for banking from an exclusive brick and mortar model to the Web2 model for digital and online banking. Now a new disruptive technology is coming to the forefront. Pioneered by Defy FCU and Bank Social (https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2023/11/16/banksocial-announces-proposed-defy-federal-credit-union-at-north-american-blockchain-summit/), Web3 (https://web3.foundation/)…
Read MoreThe Seven Steps to Becoming an Innovative Credit Union
As the financial landscape evolves and becomes disrupted, credit unions face the challenge of staying relevant. To maintain relevancy, innovation becomes a must-have if the organization is to meet the changing needs of its members. Embracing innovation is vital for credit unions to thrive. But innovation, for innovation’s sake, is not helpful. All innovation must…
Read MoreCredit Unions, Innovate or Die…
Credit unions have been around for over a century and have played a vital role in providing financial services to consumers. However, the financial services industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, and credit unions need to innovate to remain relevant in today’s market. In the late 90s, online banking was an innovation…
Read MoreJunk Fees- Credit Unions have options
Junk Fees are making the headlines. Many of these “junk fees” are designed to punish a member for bad behavior. Is this what the mission, “People helping People,” means? Using fees to punish members who have made mistakes, are financially stressed, or are struggling doesn’t fit this mission. This article will clarify what they are…
Read MoreGet Closer to Your Member with Nano Strategies
Nano strategies at a credit union would refer to implementing highly focused, granular, and member-centric approaches to achieve various goals, such as improving member experience, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing financial performance. These strategies involve leveraging technology, data, and innovative practices to create personalized experiences and streamline processes. Here are some examples of what nano…
Read More8 Steps to a Successful Digital Transformation at a Credit Union
Digital transformation is necessary for credit unions to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. Embracing digital technologies can enhance member experiences, improve operational efficiency, and enable credit unions to meet their members’ evolving needs and expectations. All too often, we see credit unions doing much work to become digital or mobile-first, but often…
Read MoreInnovative is a core value; how do I get there?
Many credit unions I work with have “innovative” in their core values because thriving organizations know innovation is critical to their long-term success. We also know that organizations that fail to innovate risk being left behind in an ever-changing and competitive marketplace. No, it is unlikely that a credit union will become like Apple or…
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