Is the “Underbanked” Concept Ripe for a Rethink?
Glen speaks with Andrew Warren about the Financial Health Network’s new report which makes the case for modernizing the definition of underbanked consumers. Also- X Money makes its long-promised debut, and the OCC potentially rides to the rescue of interchange (and workable payment processes). Plus a discount code for May’s fast-approaching EMERGE conference.
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.