CU Town Hall Episode 115: DOJ v. Apple Lawsuit

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In this session, we will address the recent developments surrounding the Apple lawsuit and its implications for credit unions. The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department and joined by 16 state and district attorneys general, alleges Apple’s monopolistic practices in smartphone markets, impacting consumers, developers, and businesses alike. We’ll delve into how this legal action could shape the landscape for credit unions and explore strategies to navigate potential changes in the industry.

CU Town Hall Episode 114: What Your Credit Union Needs to Succeed with AI

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In this session, we are honored to welcome Anne Legg, Founder of THRIVE Strategic Services, as our special guest. Together, we will delve into the essential foundations that credit unions must establish to harness the power of Generative AI, exploring strategies of procurement, development, and collaboration.

CU Town Hall Episode 113: The Rise of Cybercrime

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In this session, we’re delving into one of the most pressing challenges facing credit unions today: The Rise of Cybercrime. Our roundtable discussion will provide a platform to share insights on the uptick in fraud that credit unions are witnessing and collaborate on strategies to combat this growing threat. Together, we’ll explore innovative approaches to cybersecurity and how credit unions can stay ahead of the curve in protecting their members’ assets.

CU Town Hall Episode 112: Capital One/Discover Deal

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In this session, we will delve into Capital One’s deal to acquire Discover, a move that marks a significant shift in the landscape of the financial services industry. While the details are yet to unfold fully, this consolidation could herald a new era in the credit card sector, characterized by heightened competition and innovation. But what does this mean for the broader credit card industry and, more importantly, for Credit Unions?

CU Town Hall Episode 111: Valentine’s Day Special

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Love is in the air! Join us for a Valentine’s Day Special as this CU Town Hall episode originally aired on February 14th, 2024. We’re celebrating what we love most: innovative technologies, forward-thinking credit unions, and our vision for finance’s future.

CU Town Hall Episode 110: The 2024 Regulatory Gauntlet

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Join us for an insightful discussion on the recent moves by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Reserve, and the implications for areas like open banking and interchange. Glen, John, Mike, and Lou will provide expert perspectives on the regulatory landscape, exploring its impact on the financial industry and beyond.

Has Blockchain Found a Problem for its Solution?

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John and Glen share thoughts on Bitcoin’s underreported comeback and dig deeper into Generative AI’s 2024 outlook, good and bad.. Plus- more gloating about crypto price predictions, and why we should all be glad John is not the product manager for fire.

CU Town Hall Episode 109: 2023 Fintech Recap and 2024 Resolutions

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Join us as we delve into the most impactful fintech events of 2023 and set our sights on “Fintech Resolutions” for 2024. Discover exciting possibilities and anticipated shifts in the fintech realm as we collectively establish goals for the year ahead. Also, this episode features the announcement of our latest CU Town Hall sponsor, Illuma!

Chatting and Generating 2024’s Fintech Predictions (hopefully intelligently)

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Our annual New Years rite of passage- Anne Legg and John Janclaes join John and Glen to forecast the big fintech/credit union stories of 2024- leading to a healthy blend of consensus and spirited debate. Will Gen AI continue its rocket-like ascent or become bogged down in regulation? Will instant payments take center stage? How good were the team’s 2023 predictions…and what inside scoop did JB have on Bitcoin?

Cybercrooks Decide to Aim Low

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John and Glen sort through what we know about the ransomware attack that knocked 60 small (under $100 million) credit unions offline, including why it should be neither a surprise nor a sign of small CU weakness. Also- updates to last week’s OpenAI coverage.