Cool Parents, 21st Century Investors
Our continuing coverage of the NACUSO Reimagine and Nacha Smarter Faster Payments conferences features a pair of interviews: NACUSO’s advocacy lead Zach Pfister on modernizing investment rules to match 2026 realities, and Dykema’s Lauren Quigley on FIs’ role as open banking realists, creating a safe environment for the inevitable.
Join John Best at the next CU Town Hall Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 3 PM ET
Recorded live for the first time ever at ACU’s Strategic Growth Conference, this CU Town Hall took on a lively “Pardon the Interruption” format as John Best, Joe Keller (Visions), Karen Bejarano (TruWest), and Glen Sarvady (154 Advisors) tackled today’s most pressing industry issues. From the CFPB, open banking, stablecoins, AI & quantum, branch strategy, next-gen members/wealth transfer, fraud, and fintech partnerships—this fast-paced session delivered candid insights, audience interaction, and plenty of laughs.
CU Town Hall Episode 146: Credit Union AI Fear Factory
In this session, the conversation centered on how AI is rapidly reshaping the credit union landscape, from fraud prevention and operational efficiency to member experience. We discussed real-world use cases, risks, and the growing need for thoughtful governance as institutions begin to adopt AI more strategically.
New Analysis Supports Credit Union “Everyman” Claims
Based on the size of the audience Americas Credit Unions’ economic team attracts, I’m clearly not the only one who considers their Economic Update one of the highlights of the annual government Affairs Conference.
Aurachain and Best Innovation Group Launch Fraud.Watch for Shared Fraud Defense
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 — As fraud grows more coordinated and technologically sophisticated, credit unions and community banks face an urgent challenge: defending against networked threats with isolated tools.