Podcasts about credit unions

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest findings from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) newly released Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure's Michael Tannenbaum for a discussion on how small-balance first-liens and HELOC-as-refi strategies work, the latest developments after the company's IPO, and his thoughts on the current lending climate. And we close by examining what the influence of the labor market on mortgage rates.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give yo

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest news and corporate developments from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with HomeLight's Nick Friedman for a discussion on lender sentiment heading into 2026, with optimism rising and new buyer behaviors taking shape that could reshape the housing market. And we close by examining what sort of prepayments we are seeing in the mortgage-backed security (MBS) market.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

Send us a textGo back to when I started to report on credit unions and there were over 8000 credit unions.  Now there are 4370.  In 2020 there were 5099 credit unions.  Just in five years the count is down by 700+.The math going forward is gloomy.That's why I  smiled when I saw Jason Stverak's CU Insight piece on Why small credit unions matter and how we can help them thrive.Jason is chief advocacy officer at DCUC, the Defense Credit Union Council and is a past podcast guest.  Why is he advocating for keeping little credit unions alive?I had to get him on the show - this episode was recorded on November 12, just hours before the federal government reopened after the longest shutdown in history.We start by talking about what's going on in Washington DC now - and quickly move into why DCUC has become an aggressive lobbyist and then we focus on why small credit unions matter and why DCUC cares.It's good stuff.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Vin, Zach, and DCG colleague Mike Mitchell are joined by Dan Yates, CEO and Co-Founder of Endeavor Bank located in Southern California. Dan shares lessons learned from training programs early on in his career and how he parlayed that education into the formation of two de novo banks. He speaks about Endeavor Bank's focus on "Consultative Banking," and how the bank's partnership with small- and medium-sized businesses is mutually beneficial. He also discusses Endeavor Bank's adherence to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how that framework permeates through all facets of the organization. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Dan talks about leaving a lasting legacy in his communities and filling the void left by larger bank consolidations.For more insights and ideas, visit DCG at DarlingConsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest news and testimony emerging from the fraud case against Fed Governor Cook. Plus, Robbie sits down with ICE's John Hedlund for a discussion on how mortgage leaders can scale sustainably, unlock new innovation in risk and operations, balance efficiency with human-centered borrower experience, and prepare for the next major shift in the housing and lending cycle. And we close by examining what sort of performance we are seeing in the mortgage-backed security (MBS) market.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

Part 2 of our VentureTech coverage features Glen's interviews with founders of all three finalists from the main stage event: Matt Dicou of Reset, Cary Fortin of Goodbuy and Jordan Mackler of ScribeUp. Also- Chase pushes forward with its "pay for data" model.   Links related to this episode: Reset: https://www.getreset.co/  Goodbuy: https://www.trygoodbuy.com/  ScribeUp: https://www.scribeup.io  Last week's episode featuring Aries Fraud Solutions, KeySavvy and Remynt: https://www.big-fintech.com/launching-from-obscurity-venturing-into-the-mainstream/  VentureTech: https://myventuretech.com/  CNBC's take on JPMorgan Chase's traction in charging for open banking data: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/14/jpmorgan-chase-fintech-fees.html  William Mills' annual Financial Trade Show/Conference Directory: https://info.williammills.com/financial-trade-show-conference-directory-2026    Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday November 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Read the shownotes and full transcript on our site: growyourcreditunion.com Want to learn more about SBS CyberSecurity? Watch this video or visit SBSCyber.com The credit unions succeeding with AI didn't wait for comprehensive vendor solutions or regulatory clarity. They started asking one question: what can employees do with AI today? In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, host Joshua Barclay welcomes Raymond George, CIO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, as guest co-host, along with Chad Knutson, CEO of SBS Cybersecurity, to explore: Real AI use cases beyond the hype Why vendor management is such a struggle How AI can help you prepare for NCUA exams Why the chief AI officer might become your most important hire Want to know what credit union professionals are really saying about cybersecurity preparedness? SBS Cybersecurity surveyed credit union professionals nationwide about risk management, team support, and examiner expectations. Get the exclusive 2025 Executive Report: The State of Cybersecurity in Credit Unions for key trends, emerging risks, and practical steps you can take today. A huge thanks to our sponsor, SBS CyberSecurity SBS CyberSecurity partners with hundreds of credit unions across the U.S. to deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions that go beyond compliance. We understand the unique challenges credit unions face — limited resources, evolving threats, and increasing regulatory pressure. Our team speaks your language and knows your examiners. Learn more at SBSCyber.com

Perhaps you're getting a little sick of all the AI hype. Perhaps you're totally into all the AI hype. Perhaps you're intrigued, but you're not sure how to leverage AI most effectively. Perhaps you're a skeptic who wishes we could turn back the clock.  No matter how you feel about AI, the truth is, it's here to stay. So how can credit unions best leverage it without sacrificing the "people helping people" philosophy that defines the movement?  With the technology still being so new, the unknowns can feel scary. But there are some early adopters with nuggets of wisdom and learned experience that may be able to help the rest of us. We sat down with one of these early adopters, Ken Brossman, Chief Lending Officer at Marine Credit Union, to talk about the highs and lows of Marine's five-year AI lending journey.  We also addressed this month's BIG question: Where is the greatest opportunity to deploy AI in credit union lending, and where is the greatest risk?

Firstmark Credit Union, in partnership with The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation and HUB Investment Partners, gave away free holiday turkeys, goodie bags, and more, to 1,000 educators Nov.8 at their sixth annual Turkeys for Teachers event. With cars making their way through different giveaway stations, educators and their families got to enjoy live performances from local school bands, mascots from local spots such as Las Palapas and KSAT-12, and tons of volunteers showing them appreciation for all they do.The turkeys were provided by Firstmark, The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation handed out all the side dishes, and there were countless donations...Article Link

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest changes (or proposed changes) from FHFA. Plus, Robbie sits down with MBA's Joel Kan for a discussion on the mortgage industry's cautiously optimistic outlook, with steady purchase activity, emerging refi opportunities, and expected annual originations above $2 trillion, despite regional housing softness, a gradually weakening labor market, and uncertain short-term impacts from AI. And we close by examining what the economic calendar should look like now that the government is back up and running.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

Join hosts Heather Osmond of Osmond Designs, Jeff Caplan and their guests, Joe Evans and Mike Medina, as they discuss how Mountain America is here to help your holiday season just a little easier!  Joe Evans is a Real Estate Portfolio Manager with Mountain America Credit Union.  Mike Medina is a Senior Retail Investment agent with Newmark Mountain West.    For more information about Heather Osmond and Osmond Designs, visit their website or Facebook page.

Send us a textBill Bartholomew welcomes Tim Draper, Senior Vice President, Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to discuss their Season of Giving initiative.Support the show

“We have to get into the game of convenience so we can continue to prove that credit unions are the best financial institutions for consumers to partner with.” - Jed MeyerThank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Robbie Young, Vice President of Strategic Growth at CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.My guests on today's show are Jed Meyer, CEO at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, and Jon Ungerland, CIO of Information/Innovation at DaLand CUSO. They join me to talk about the evolving digital asset ecosystem and the important role that credit unions can play, with Jon explaining how DaLand has been helping St. Cloud Financial stay relevant by using data and digital tools. A key focus has been DaLand's "Coin2Core" solution, allowing credit unions to connect to emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) networks and cryptocurrencies!In our conversation, Jed shares how he recognized the impact of the digital asset space on his members' financial lives about five years ago. Initially skeptical, he eventually realized the importance of getting ahead of this trend to keep his members' wealth circulating in the local economy. Partnering with DaLand has allowed St. Cloud Financial to plug into DeFi networks and offer innovative services like their own white-label stablecoin, and both guests call attention to the need for credit unions to engage with the digital asset ecosystem rather than avoid it, with Jed stressing the importance of education both for credit union leaders and their members. He also highlights the role which credit unions can play as trusted, community-based financial institutions in this new landscape.As we wrap up the episode, Jon notes how leaders across sectors are already deeply invested in the future of tokenized, blockchain-based money, and he cautions that credit unions must act quickly to avoid being left behind. Our conversation also emphasizes the potential of digital assets as well as the need for credit unions to shape this change to best serve their members and communities. Enjoy my conversation with Jed and Jon!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Jed:Jed Meyer, C.E.O. at St. Cloud Financial Credit Unionscfcu.orgJed: LinkedIn St. Cloud Financial Credit Union: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokConnect with Jon:Jon Ungerland, C.I.O. of Information/Innovation at DaLand CUSOdalandcuso.comJon: LinkedInDaLand CUSO: LinkedIn | Twitter | 

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: SaskWheat gets the word out on an upcoming event in Unity and Outlook, and much more.

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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: APAS wrote to the Provincial Ag Minister about its views and concerns over foreign ownership of farmland, and more.

In this episode, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock welcome Rick Delisi, Lead Research Analyst at Glia and co-author of "The Effortless Experience" and "Digital Customer Service," to discuss how AI is transforming customer service in banking and credit unions.Rick reveals why the future of contact centers isn't about eliminating human interaction; it's about automating the routine so humans can focus on building real relationships. Learn how banks are breaking the age-old trade-off between efficiency and customer experience, and why starting with internal-facing AI tools is the safest path to transformation.Discover the surprising truth about which customer satisfaction metric actually predicts loyalty (hint: it's not what most companies are measuring), and why customer expectations for AI are shaped more by bad experiences with other companies than by anything your organization does.THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. AI for Everyone, Not Just Customers: AI can transform your entire organization, from helping frontline agents with real-time guidance, to giving managers instant analysis capabilities, to enabling executives to make data-driven strategic decisions. The most successful implementations use AI across all levels: customers, agents, managers, and executives.2. Start Internal, Then Scale Outward: Begin with internal tools that help agents, managers, and executives first. This builds confidence, allows teams to experience the technology firsthand, and creates incremental improvements that build organizational trust. By the time you roll out customer-facing AI, your entire team understands and trusts the system.3. The best predictor of customer loyalty isn't satisfaction scores or Net Promoter Score, it's the Customer Effort Score. Ask customers, "How much effort was required for you to get what you needed?" after each interaction. Low-effort experiences drive loyalty, and this metric gives you actionable insights into where to improve your service processes.CONTACT US:Email: feedback@definitelymaybeagile.comDefinitely Maybe Agile explores the complexities of adopting new ways of working at scale, covering digital transformation, agile practices, and DevOps in enterprise environments.#AI #CustomerService #Banking #DigitalTransformation #ContactCenter #CreditUnions #CustomerExperience #Glia #FinancialServices #AgileTransformation

Send us a textBig data vs. AI.Is this a war inside the walls of credit unions or can the two flourish in harmony?On the show are Anne Legg, founder and CEO of Thrive 3.0, where the mantra is leveraging data to better members' lives, and Saroop Bharwani, co-founder and CEO of Senso, where he has been bringing AI to credit unions for several years.What you'll hear in this episode is that indeed big data and AI can - should - co-exist for optimal results in credit unions.Along the way you will hear about successful AI implementations at a number of credit unions, from One Nevada to Suffolk Credit Union.  You'll also hear how credit unions as small as $100 million in assets are successfully implementing AI and also big data strategies.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A recap of Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton and a preview of the upcoming Canadian Western Agribition in Regina.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we sit down with Jim Bedinger, Division President, and Jorge Mendoza, Vice President of the National Police Federal Credit Union, to talk about how their organization is helping law enforcement officers nationwide keep more of their hard-earned money.As a proud TMPA partner, the National Police Federal Credit Union offers exclusive financial benefits designed specifically for those who serve — including mortgage rates 1% below market value and the incredible High-Speed Auto Loan starting at just 2.99%.Jim and Jorge break down how joining the Credit Union not only saves officers money but also connects them with a community that understands the unique challenges of the profession. From financial security to personalized support, this episode highlights another way TMPA continues to serve those who serve Texas.

How should a credit union apply insights from the 2025 CUES Executive Compensation Survey? In this episode of C.U. On The Show, host Doug English, CFP®, speaks with Sharon Messmore of CUES about how credit unions can interpret survey data, identify trends, and use the findings to support fair, transparent, and strategically aligned compensationstructures.Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ul3FPnVNxogVisit the ⁠ACT Advisors blog⁠ for a written summary of this episode.Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries.

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On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Debate over foreign ownership of farmland in Saskatchewan, reaction to the culling of Ostriches in B.C., and more.

In Worcester, there's a branch of a local credit union that has a lot of young energy behind the scenes! All One Credit Union recently opened up a branch at Worcester Technical High School, and patrons who come to do their banking will find students behind the counter processing their transactions. Nichole talks with Lauren Hayes, the head of the Finance, Marketing, and Business Management department at WTHS, Dr. Patricia Suomala, the Director of Career and Technical Education at WTHS, Brittany Haley, All One Credit Union's Assistant VP of Financial Education, and a student in the program to learn all about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Alignment doesn't happen by accident—it's built through clarity.” – Jill NowackiWelcome to episode 222 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your hosts, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com, and Jill Nowacki, President and CEO of Humanidei.This episode is sponsored by The Sheeter Group - a leading executive benefits firm that meets your retention and succession needs. This includes non-qualified benefit plans, short and long-term incentive plans, compensation studies, scorecard design, performance evaluation, and more. Learn more at sheetergroup.com.In this season, Jill and I will have conversations centered around leadership, credit unions, and living our best lives. We will have some of the most respected leaders from around credit unions who we are grateful to call friends join us in the discussion from time to time too.In this episode, we are talking all about the importance of alignment, the connection between what an organization claims that it values and what it actually does. We discuss how alignment shows up most clearly in leadership and how, when leaders' words and actions are misaligned, it can create confusion, distrust, and a lack of energy on a team.Jill notes that true alignment is when "what we say and what we do match up” and gives examples of how misalignment can manifest in an organization. We examine what can cause leaders and organizations to fall out of alignment in the first place, identifying as a key factor. When leaders get excited about new opportunities, they can move too quickly without bringing the team along. Leaders under distress might also make hasty decisions aimed at pleasing rather than staying true to their values.We also discuss how restoring alignment requires self-reflection—to understand how the misalignment occurred to begin with. Jill highlights the importance of being transparent and admitting mistakes—and recommitting to the organization's core purpose and values. We also stress the importance of defining and reinforcing the "why" behind your organization's goals. We advise leaders to trust their gut when something feels off and to dig deeper to uncover the root cause.Ultimately, our discussion emphasizes the fact that alignment is not something that happens by accident—but is something that requires ongoing effort, self-awareness, and a persistent focus on ensuring that words and actions are in sync at both the individual and organizational level. Enjoy our conversation on alignment!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts and SpotifyBooks mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book List

This episode, Patty Corkery sits down with Karen Browne, CEO of TBA Credit Union, to talk about leadership, the success of TBA's student-run credit unions and why staying grounded in purpose is key to long-term success. 

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: An outlook on cow-calf prices with Brenna Grant of Canfax, and much more.

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On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: the latest from the SARM Mid-Term Convention in Regina, more federal budget reaction, and more.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Grain Growers of Canada react to the federal budget, and more.

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/In this solo episode, Mark Treichel breaks down a hot topic out of Washington: a Senate proposal to raise FDIC deposit insurance coverage from $250,000 to $10 million. Backed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Elizabeth Warren, the idea is gaining traction — but what would it mean for credit unions?Mark explores:Why big banks are fighting the proposal — and why they might have a pointHow a $10 million FDIC cap could drain the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF)The political ripple effects for NCUA premiums and restoration plansWhy credit unions risk losing business accounts if insurance coverage doesn't keep pace with banksAlternatives, like inflation-based adjustments, that could make more sense than a massive jumpIn the end, Mark explains why raising the cap might look like protection, but could really be lipstick on a pig for credit unions and their members.

On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Pre-budget talk with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and much more.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Farm groups await the federal budget that drops on Tuesday, and much more.

Let's face it, we're not getting any younger ... So how should we be saving and what makes a good plan? CDs, 401K vs. Roth, and college funds for our kids? We asked Sarah Sealey, a Navy Federal Credit Union, Manager and Certified Financial Planner, who shared what veterans should consider for a healthy financial future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, Bobby Ma sits down with Brian Kaas, President and Managing Director of TruStage Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TruStage. Brian shares his experience founding TruStage Ventures and the work he and his team have done in the past decade bridging the gap between FinTech founders, credit unions, and the broader financial services industry culminating in $400 million in investments since 2016. We discuss: - The 140+ million member-strong credit union movement and services they provide to the community - The partnership and value add TruStage Ventures brings in working with its FinTech investments - Investment criteria and role the group plays in the broader TruStage organization - Outlook on how stablecoins and other emerging technologies are poised to disrupt the financial services industry - The success they have had investing in early-stage FinTechs through their Discovery Fund

This Archive Thursday episode of With Flying Colors revisits a timely and important topic: corporate governance. Mark is joined by former NCUA colleagues Todd Miller and Steve Farrar  to explore why governance issues are at the heart of many troubled credit unions.They cover:How poor governance can sink an institution — and how strong governance can turn it around.The importance of tone at the top, ethics, and board oversight.Why diversity of skills, demographics, and perspectives matters for boards.The regulatory framework: NCUA's limited guidance versus FDIC's more robust tools.Resources for directors, including FDIC pocket guides, training, and self-assessments.Real-world stories from examinations, conservatorships, and boardrooms.Whether you're a director, executive, or examiner, this episode highlights why governance is more than compliance — it's culture, accountability, and the foundation of credit union safety and soundness.

Send us a textAbout 45 credit unions are customers of JUDI.AI and they are drawn by the company's simple promise: Eliminate friction in business lending.There is money to be made serving small businesses and JUDI.AI has the formula, says Gord Baizley, the company's CEO.A key is automating a lot of the process and that's JUDI.AI's business.  Here's why the company exists: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but 40-50% of small businesses rank access to capital as their top challenge. At JUDI, we're transforming small business dreams into vibrant communities by increasing access to capital.”That's a big promise but, says Baizley, the company has had very little churn among credit unions who sign up.  That's because they believe they are getting value and also that in fact they are finding ways to serve their communities' small businesses.Just about every credit union, certainly all bigger than $500 million in assets, dreams about making small business lending a bigger slice of their portfolio.Baizley insists that dream can be reality.  On the show he tells how.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

In this C.U. On The Show episode, host Doug English sits down with payments futurist Becky Reed of BankSocial and Cooper Thompson, VP of Innovation for Embedded Finance & Digital Assets at Fiserv. They explain what stablecoins are, how wallet-based payments work, and how blockchain transparency could enhance fraud-prevention efforts in financial services.Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGrh59qkRfcVisit the ACT Advisors blog for a written summary of this episode.Email doug@act-advisors.com with any questions or an idea for a new episode or guest.

Amber Nguyen, Vice President of Process Innovation & Transformation Leader for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the use of Agile methodology to significantly improve its operational performance. Amber chats about the variety of careers at Mission Fed, as well as the credit union's long history of community outreach.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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Danielle Scodellaro with TruStage Executive Benefits Solutions uncovers the crucial role executive benefits play in credit union leadership. Also, in a conversation that he will definitely not use against them in the future, Michael asks Natasha and Producer Zach "what are you afraid of?"

Send us a textBill Bartholomew welcomes Navigant Credit Union's Damian CostantinoVice President, Cybersecurity, for a discussion on digital hygiene best practices and how Navigant is a leader in the cybersecurity space.  Support the show

In this episode of the Hit Record Podcast, CEO Meredith Olmstead is joined by Digital Marketing Director Rebecca Gwaltney to break down the top five branding mistakes that banks and credit unions should avoid. From inconsistent logos to outdated visuals and confusing calls-to-action, they share practical tips and simple fixes that can help financial institutions present a more cohesive, modern, and trustworthy brand. Whether you're building a new website or refreshing your ads, this conversation is packed with branding insights you can apply right away.Key Takeaways:Inconsistent Branding:  Varying colors, fonts, and logos across platforms confuse your audience and erode trust. Establish and enforce a brand guide across departments.Overcomplicated Logos: Logos must be flexible across all digital placements. Create simplified versions for small screens and social icons.Generic Stock Photos:  Relying on generic imagery weakens emotional connection. Use real team members or layered graphics to add personality.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Wednesday, October 22nd BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guest: Steve Matejka, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Valley Sytong Credit Union website: www.valleystrong.com/ Relief Assistance: www.valleystrong.com/relief-assistance  

What can we learn from a Luminaries-recognized leader? In this episode, we sit down with Ann Ditlow, finance and analytics manager at 4Front Credit Union and nominee for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Award. Ann's journey from molecular lab technician to Credit Union leader is a masterclass in curiosity, systems thinking, and service-centered leadership. She shares how ServiStar's Vertex training equipped her to manage change, build cooperation, and turn chaos into consistency. Whether you are navigating team transitions, leading through uncertainty, or looking to strengthen your systems and results, Ann's lessons offer practical steps you can apply this week to create a culture of clarity, purpose, and resilience. In this episode we talk about and answer these questions: • What it feels like to be recognized as a Luminaries nominee and what habits led there • How ServiStar's Vertex training shaped Ann's leadership approach • How to spot organizational “drift” and bring teams back into alignment • What practical systems and tools reduce disorder instead of adding noise • How to use cooperation and purpose to sustain energy through change • A simple “entropy buster” every leader can implement in one hour Click Here to Submit Your Questions  Links from show: Enroll in ServiStar's Emerging Leaders program – practical coaching and delegation tools for new managers Learn more about ServiStar's Vertex leadership training Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service

Glen speaks with the Financial Health Network's Andrew Warren about takeaways from the newly minted Financial Health Pulse Trends report, including the persistent challenges in maintaining gains in financial stability. Also- the latest real-time payments data begs new questions, and Glen eats crow on Nvidia.       Links related to this episode:   The Financial Health Network's 2025 US Pulse Trends report: https://finhealthnetwork.org/research/financial-health-pulse-2025-u-s-trends-report/    The Financial Health Network's EMERGE 2026 conference, May 19-21 in Atlanta: https://finhealthnetwork.org/event/emerge-financial-health-2026/    FedNow's Q3 transaction and volume data: https://www.frbservices.org/resources/financial-services/fednow/quarterly-volume-value-stats    RTP's Q3 transaction and volume data: https://www.theclearinghouse.org/payment-systems/rtp    VentureTech in Frisco, Texas November 3-5; A FEW SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CUs UNDER $250M: : https://myventuretech.com/    The Underground Collision at Money 20/20 (Saturday Oct 25, separate admission): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-underground-collision-of-contrasts-with-money2020-tickets-1280066426139?aff=oddtdtcreator    USE PROMO CODE “50BIGFIN” FOR A 50% DISCOUNT     Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday November 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Send us a text“Prepare: AI is the new CU crisis super villain.”  That's the title of a recent CUInsight story authored by Casey Boggs, founder of Reputation US, an d of course we had to get him on this podcast.Understand, I am a strong supporter of AI in general and AI in particular inside credit unions.  This is a life and death matter.Yet there is a possible downside to AI and we already know that the main AI tools have played substantial roles in teen suicides, in creating false “facts,” and in many other ways leading humans astray.While I may disagree with many of Boggs' conclusions, his core advice - proceed with AI cautiously and thoughtfully - is on the money.Only fools rush in.Read Boggs' CU Insight piece, listen to the podcast, read a recent CUInsight story by me where I explore CU use of AI with CU2.0 founder Kirk Drake, and keep on learning and experimenting and using AI. Listen upLike what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

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Is your bank account one giant pot of money for bills, savings, and spending? Or do you have so many accounts that you can't keep up with them all? It's time to stop the financial chaos and create a system that works for you, not against you. In this episode we share exactly how we manage our cash, where it goes, and why. Then we give some ideas for other ways to manage the flow of your money so you can finally get organized and reduce the day to day stress of managing it. Get ready to move from financial confusion to complete confidence and build a system that runs on autopilot, freeing you to focus on living your life.   Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlight Connect with us: Instagram: @forbetterandworth YouTube: @forbetterandworth Ericka: @erickayoungofficial Chris: @1cbyoung