Insight Vault
The official CO-OP Financial Services Blog
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Becoming Your Members’ Primary Financial Relationship
By Adrianna Adufutse, Director, Consultant Partnerships This article previously appeared in CU Insight It is every credit union’s goal to become the primary financial relationship for its members...
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Credit Unions: It’s Time to Rethink Everything
As we enter the post-pandemic world, where traditional product-centric economic levers are under pressure, now is the time for credit unions to really rethink their business model – to one… The...
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$1 Million for the Kids – Join CO-OP at the 16th Annual CU4Kids Wine Auction
By Todd Clark, CO-OP President/CEO One of my favorite aspects of working in the credit union industry is the unparalleled commitment to giving back to our communities. Perhaps nothing embodies…...
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Three Payments Strategies to Help You Thrive in the Post-Pandemic World
As a member of the CO-OP SmartGrowth Team, I’m constantly asked by our credit union clients what the future of credit and debit spending will look like after the pandemic is… The original article...
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How to Stop Rising Fraud Without Frustrating Your Members
By Nicole Reyes, Manager, Fraud Prevention As fraudsters continue to evolve and adapt to changing consumer behavior, having a multi-layered strategy is more important than ever. It’s not just...
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Use Responsibly: Imbibing Big Data Calls for Sober Human Judgment
Can Big Data be too much of a good thing? Professional data scientists themselves have been among the first to raise concerns about ethical data use. For instance, relying solely… The original...
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Rising from a Gut Punch: Reclaiming the Top Spot for Credit Unions in Consumer Satisfaction
By Todd Clark, President & CEO On the heels of Thanksgiving, CUToday.info’s Frank Diekmann reported on a concerning trend. For the second year in a row, credit unions have been… The original...
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People, Preparation, Partnership: 3 Ways to Bolster Your Contact Center Strategy in 2021
Credit union contact centers have had quite the year. As the front line for fielding and responding to member inquiries, contact centers play an outsized role in the member experience.… The...
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Payments Trends to Watch for Ahead of an Unusual Holiday Shopping Season
If there’s been one constant in 2020, it is uncertainty. From an unprecedented worldwide pandemic to a crushing economic downturn and contentious presidential election, this year has thrown more...
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Activating Payments Data is the Key to Unlocking Deeper Member Relationships
“If payments are the path to growth; data is your roadmap,” Nish Modi (CO-OP SVP, Group Owner, Integrate Products) told credit union professionals at our recent THINK Virtual Power Lunch,… The...
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Crisis Presents Major Opportunity for Credit Unions to Think Differently
By Nicholas Calcanes, CO-OP Chief Operating Officer This article originally appeared in THINK Review The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis is in the process of transforming the financial services...
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In Turbulent Times Like These, Credit Provides the Financial Support Members Need
By Beth Phillips, Director, Strategic Growth This article previously appeared on CUInsight.com It’s hard to believe that we’re almost eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic. The last several...
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3 Cybersecurity Threats to Watch for Ahead of the Election and Holiday Season
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a perfect opportunity to ensure your credit union is buttoned up against the latest fraud and cybersecurity threats. Particularly as we...
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3 Steps to Capturing Your Most Promising Growth Opportunities
In today’s post-pandemic world, what members want from your credit union has changed dramatically. It’s time to go after, “Activating Your Strategic Next.” In CO-OP’s recent THINK Virtual Master...
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Building Your Data Foundation: Capturing Deep Member Insights During COVID-19 and Beyond
A data revolution has been brewing in financial services for a long time – and credit unions are well positioned to lead the charge. In fact, credit unions have unrivaled… The original article...
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How We Activate Will Set Us Apart: Read THINK Review Magazine
By Samantha Paxson, Chief Experience Officer This article appears in THINK Review The “new normal” is in full swing – and THINK 20’s theme, “Activate Your Next,” feels apropos. For… The original...
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Payments Poised to Drive Credit Union Growth: Recap of THINK CEO Forum
“Now is the time to be bold and empower new ways of thinking about growth.” That was the message conveyed by Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell, in his keynote… The original article Payments Poised to...
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Your Members’ Financial Values are Shifting. Here’s How to Respond.
By John Patton, Senior Payments Advisor, CO-OP Financial Services This article previously appear on CUInsight.com For several months, my colleagues and I have been poring over spending transaction...
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Back to School in the COVID-19 Era: How to Protect Members Against Rising Online Fraud
By Ashley Town, Ashley Town, Director of Fraud Services Back to school season is upon us, and this year is shaping up to be radically different. Consumer behaviors have changed… The original...
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Zelle® Helps Your Members Transact Remotely, While Staying Connected
As members continue to grapple with the complexities of social distancing and remote working throughout COVID-19, person-to-person (P2P) payments technology is becoming more valuable than ever....
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