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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.

CUC podcast with PayNearMe CRO Mike Kaplan

Mind the Gap: Processing Fees Are Just the Tip of the (Payment Cost) Iceberg

Vanessa Henry, VP Marketing & Strategic Communications, CU Strategic Planning

Where Sustainable Loan Growth Comes From

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The New Relationship Loan Winning Gen Z in 2026

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Digital Banking Is Table Stakes. Intelligent Banking Is the New Game

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Cartoon Of The Week: Time To Reset The Password

CUC Podcast with Quentrece Smith, Ascend FCU

Tech with a Human Touch: How Ascend FCU Balances AI and Member Experience

Gerber FCU Safety Training

When Seconds Matter: Gerber FCU Staff Learn Life-Saving Skills That Could Save Your Life

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These Five Credit Union Rising Stars Are About to Pitch Their Big Ideas—And One Will Come Out on Top

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DCUC Backs Two FHFA Regulatory Changes That Cut Red Tape and Add Clarity

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Velera Scores a Hat Trick on U.S. News’ Best Companies to Work For List

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This Credit Union’s School Supply Drive Just Made 300+ Students’ Back-to-School Season a Little Brighter

First Capital Federal Credit Union at National Night Out 2026

First Capital FCU Brings Sand Art (and Community Spirit) to National Night Out

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Credit Unions Push Back on Mortgage Red Tape for Military Families

Robins Financial Credit Union donates $75,000 to the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

How a Credit Union’s “Miracle May” Just Handed $75K to Kids Who Need It Most

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Teachers Deserve Better: This Credit Union Is Actually Doing Something About It

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This AI Lending Platform Just Won Over a Room Full of Credit Union Leaders—Here’s Why

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Alaska Golf Tournament Swings Big: $90K for Veterans and Kids

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ASI’s CEO Theresa Mason to Retire in 2027 as 28-Year Veteran Kurt Loose Steps Up to Lead

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Credit Union Love Fest Turns Into Epic Charity Showdown (Featuring Racing Fruit)

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FinCEN Just Ditched a Major Reporting Rule—Here’s Why Credit Unions Are Celebrating

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How Desert Financial Cut Overtime to Zero and Boosted Auto Loan Processing by 66% With Smart Automation

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Financial Groups Team Up to Fight Back Against Scam Callers (And Yes, It’s About Time)

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SECU Foundation Drops $6 Million on North Carolina Nonprofits Making Real Change

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How a Credit Union and Its Community Filled 11,000 Backpacks (and Then Some)

These Credit Unions Just Made Forbes’ Best-In-State List — Here’s Why Members Love Them

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Credit Unions Just Got a Seriously Easy Way to Help Sick Kids While Members Bank

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SchoolsFirst FCU Just Made Filling Up Your Tank (or Charging Your EV) a Whole Lot Sweeter

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Financial Center Levels Up Its Leadership Team to Power the Next Chapter

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