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Serious brains, zero snooze—The Credit Union Connection dishes hot takes on fintech, compliance, strategy, politics & member magic for credit union leaders who get it.

Strengthening Member Loyalty Through Life-Stage Support

Gen Z Sees Credit Unions as Technologically Advanced and Profit-Driven. There’s an Identity Crisis Here.

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The Loan Is Just the Start: How Credit Unions Miss Real Opportunity in Car Buying

A cheerful AI robot, dressed like a victorious boxer with blue gloves and an "AI" logo on its chest, leaps into the air inside a credit union after defeating a fraudster in a boxing ring. The robot proudly raises its fists while saying, "FRAUD HAS MET ITS MATCH!" Lying flat on the boxing mat is the defeated fraudster, wearing black clothing labeled "FRAUDSTER." The character has cartoon X-shaped eyes, a dazed expression, and boxing gloves, emphasizing a complete knockout. A scoreboard in the corner reads: AI: 1 FRAUD: 0 Behind the ring, credit union employees and members enthusiastically celebrate with raised fists. Signs throughout the branch reinforce the message, including: "CREDIT UNION – PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE" "WAY TO GO AI!" "PROTECTING OUR MEMBERS 24/7" "SMART TECHNOLOGY. SAFER MEMBERS." On the right side of the image, two disappointed masked criminals leave through an exit carrying bags labeled "BAD PLANS" and "STOLEN DATA." One thinks to himself: "CURSES! WE SHOULD'VE PICKED AN EASIER CU." The artwork uses a hand-drawn, colored-pencil cartoon style with soft blue and gray tones, giving it a playful, lighthearted feel while communicating the serious message that AI-powered fraud detection helps credit unions stop criminals and protect members around the clock.

Cartoon Of The Week: 🥊 AI Delivers a Knockout Blow to Fraud

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The 3-5% Edge: Why Credit Unions Win with Small Moments

The AI Gap Nobody Talks About – Your Back Office Is Still Running on Humans

Marketing is Everything: Why Credit Unions Are Mistaking Loan Growth for Real Growth

How Gen Z Builds Credit in 2026

NCUA's Vision250 Roundtable Event

NCUA’s Vision250 Roundtables Tackle Financial Literacy, Regulation, and What’s Next

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) President Mike Reuter

Three Words That Could Change the Future of Credit Unions (And Why You Should Care)

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Members Trust of the Southwest FCU Goes All-In on Digital Banking With Mahalo Platform

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Happy Money Lands on CNBC’s Top Fintech List Again—Here’s Why That Matters for Your Wallet

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Why Defense Credit Unions Are All-In on John Crews for the NCUA Board

Designer Handbags, Power Drills, and $13K for Kids: How a Bingo Night Is Changing Young Lives

Two Firefighters Rescue a Kid from Dangerous Surf—Then Get an Award That Actually Matters

430 Students Pack the Room as Credit Union Leaders Battle It Out at WCMS Innovation Showdown

Your FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program Cheat Sheet: Deadlines, Contacts, and What You Need to Know

Gesa Credit Union Is Buying Willamette Valley Bank (And Heading to Oregon for the First Time)

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Holy Rosary Credit Union Taps New Leader as Brian Hughes Passes the Torch After 22 Years

Ascend Federal Credit Union Brand-New Branch

How to Keep Your Credit Union Sharp in a World That Won’t Stop Changing

AKUVO and COCC Team Up to Make Collections Less Painful for Community FIs

Credit Unions Get a Smart New Sidekick: CCUA Partners with Saris AI to Automate the Boring Stuff

189 Kids Just Saved Over $42K (And Proved They’re Smarter Than Most Adults)

Credit Unions Need to Get Ready for Tomorrow—Here’s How the Global Movement is Stepping Up

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Fed Just Changed Grad School Loans — Here’s How Affinity Plus Is Helping Students Bridge the Gap

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Credit Unions to Congress: Stop Using Military Families as Budget Negotiation Pawns

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Florida Credit Union With Deep Community Roots Joins DCUC Family

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Why Credit Union Execs Are Heading to Monterey Bay to Talk AI, Hope, and What Comes Next

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