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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.

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The Most Expensive Problem in Credit Union Leadership Doesn’t Show Up on a Balance Sheet

Two cartoon credit union buildings browse a merger dating app while sitting at a café. A profile reads: “Enjoys long walks through due diligence. Seeking someone with compatible core values—and core systems.”

Cartoon Of The Week: The Merger Dating App

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Overdrawn: The Turning Point We Didn’t See Coming

Preetha Pulusani CEO DeepTarget, Inc.

Beyond the Experiment: Anchoring AI to Revenue and Relationships in 2027

Kevin Lynch CUISG Webinar on demand

Reading the Cycle: Now What Can We Do From Here?

On Tap Credit Union President & CEO Tracie Wilcox Accepts the Employee Experience Award at the 2026 GoWest Credit Union Association MAXX Awards, along with her staff and GoWest leaders.

How On Tap Credit Union Won a MAXX Award by Fixing the Way New Hires Find Answers

A birthday reminder passes through a network representing an AI assistant, which selects a gift card and delivers it to a recipient’s smartphone. The illustration explores how automated shopping could influence gifting and which brands consumers choose.

Your Next Gift Card May Be Bought by an AI Assistant, Not You

A woman discusses financial paperwork with an attentive counselor in a modest office overlooking a small-town street. Car keys and documents on the desk connect the conversation to everyday needs, highlighting personal guidance and access to affordable credit.

HopeSouth Renews Its CDFI Status as Bank Branches Vanish in Abbeville County and Greenwood Gets a New Option

A woman selects fresh vegetables at a community food pantry while volunteers restock shelves and carry produce nearby. The scene highlights dignity, food access and the everyday work of supporting neighbors.

Vibe Credit Union Doubles Down: $160,000 Backs Six Detroit-Area Nonprofits Fighting Hunger and Housing Strain

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AKUVO Names Steve Castagna President After 26 Years in Fintech

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Applications Now Open for the 2027 Kelsie Davis Memorial Leadership Journey Scholarship

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Heritage Family Credit Union Taps David Walters as Chief Lending Officer

Alcovy High School students, Center Parc Credit Union team members, and local business leaders gather for the Newton County FLEX Business Plan Workshop on September 30, 2026, in Social Circle, Georgia.

Center Parc Credit Union Backs Newton County Teens’ Big Business Ideas Through FLEX

2026 all staff photo LAFCU has been named a Best Credit Union to Work For in 2026, earning the national workplace recognition for the fourth time.

LAFCU Makes American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For List for the Fourth Time

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., stands beneath a bright blue sky, with its white dome, broad steps, and landscaped grounds in view.

Credit Unions Want a Seat at the $750,000 Table: DCUC Pushes for NCUSIF Parity in H.R. 10821

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BenefisCU Will Pay for Two Credit Union Leaders to Attend CUES CEO Institute I

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Shaky Confidence, Steady Swiping: Velera’s October 2026 Payments Index

Jason Schneider TDECU Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

From Part-Time Member Rep to COO: Jason Schneider’s 20-Year Climb at TDECU

Elizabeth Eurgubian, Partner, Atlas Advocacy

DCUC Brings in Elizabeth Eurgubian of Atlas Advocacy to Give Members Compliance Help on Call

Vizo Financial 2026 CU Day of Service

Three Credit Unions, One Monday in October and a Lot of Volunteer Hours

Global solidarity and cooperative giving with diverse community volunteers working together around a table gently sorting relief donations into organized boxes.

ICU Day 2026: Proclamations, Relief Donations, and a Record Player Giveaway, Oh My!

Kids-N-Hope Foundation American Heritage CU annual Golf Classic

Golf Classic Raises $191K for Children’s Music Therapy and Life Services

A high tech financial infrastructure graphic showing a secure digital payment rail connecting two modern financial institution buildings.

North Dakota Rolls Out Bank-Run Stablecoin for CUs

Theresa Prowly BrightBridge CU SVP Digital Banking and Data Management

How BrightBridge Cut Online Account Opening to Three Minutes and Nearly Tripled Conversions

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