Talkin’ Turkey with the Team
Continuing our holiday tradition, John and Glen welcome regular contributors Anne Legg and Lou Grilli to share thoughts on the happenings that made them grateful (Fintech and credit union-wise) over the past year. Includes thoughts on the GENIUS Act, shutdown relief, and the Napster Age of AI.
CU Town Hall Episode 141: The Digital Wallet Revolution w/ Keith Riddle
In this session, we welcomed Keith Riddle, General Manager of Payfinia, as our special guest to guide us through “The Digital Wallet Revolution: From Convenience to Default”.
Digital wallets are no longer just a payment option—they are rapidly becoming the default financial operating system for the global consumer. This session provided a critical look at the market shift, analyzing how convenience, advanced security, and expanded functionality are driving unprecedented adoption.
Join John Best at the next CU Town Hall Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 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.
Utah Community Credit Union and TransWest Credit Union Complete Core-Systems Merger in Record Five Months, Supported by Best Innovation Group
PROVO, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU) and TransWest Credit Union today announced the successful completion of their core-systems merger just five months after signing the letter of intent. By partnering closely with Best Innovation Group (BIG) and blending UCCU’s member-service culture with BIG’s rapid-deployment methodology, the team delivered a seamless transition with zero member downtime.