Creative Futurism

Author Kevin J. Anderson discusses mountain climbing, internet security, the intersection of creativity and work, and John and Kevin announce their new podcast venture, Creative Futurism.
Budget Season With Kirk Kordeleski

Kirk Kordeleski, the new Sr. Managing Partner and VP of Consulting at BIG, discusses what you need to know as you prepare to prepare your 2018 budget.
Is Your Credit Union Leveraging Its Greatest Tool For Income And Profitability?

The future of your Credit Union depends upon how you adapt to the changing landscape of the financial industry. One aspect of the change is leveraging your greatest tool for fee income—debit and credit card interchange revenue. Take a look at some of the emerging strategies, then compare them to your CU’s current approach.
How Credit Unions Can Learn To Love Fintech

Most credit unions recognize the growing role and incredible benefits of technology in the financial industry. Some have been fast adopters, but many more have found it challenging, especially as rising costs for software and third-party services squeeze IT budgets.
How Credit Unions Can Capture Top Of Wallet From Millennials

In the United States, the average credit union customer is 47 – in Canada, 53. Legacy members are entering a phase of life in which their spending may be more restrained. To continue growing, credit unions must seek new ground: The Millennial consumer.
4 Areas To Monitor To Grow Your Credit Union Interchange Revenue In 2017

Credit union interchange revenue is a key part of every credit union’s bottom line. Credit Unions have seen impressive growth and the industry looks to continue this expansion by growing markets size and keeping pace with improving technology trends. However, despite this growth, there are several factors that can limit your interchange revenue if you don’t keep a careful watch on them.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Influence Debit And Credit Card Interchange Revenue

unions, financial survival also requires CUs to generate a certain amount in annual earnings. Debit and credit card interchange revenue usually deliver a sizable chunk of most CUs’ non-interest income. As this is arguably one of the biggest avenues to generate revenue it’s important to keep it coming in, regardless of changes in the financial industry or disruptions caused by technology.
The Importance Of Keeping Up With Technology For CUs

nnel optimization. Data management. Compliance and regulation. Cybersecurity. Aggregation services. For credit unions (CUs), keeping up with technology in all areas of business can be a significant challenge. Your CU stands to lose with a ‘Johnny-come-lately’ approach to innovation, however, so staying abreast is important to remain relevant in the competitive financial services industry.
SetIt And Citadel Federal Credit Union Join Forces To Improve Cardholder Experience

As consumers increasingly shop online and pay bills with debit and credit cards, it’s more important than ever for credit unions to improve cardholder experience, providing them swift, easy access to accounts and data anytime, anywhere.
Credit Union Members Win: Suncoast And SetIt Credit Team To Improve Cardholder Experience

Tampa-based Suncoast Credit Union and SetIt Credit are now working together to improve cardholder experience via SetIt’s simple-to-use and secure card management tool.