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Roy Urrico
9 hours ago
Velera Payments Report Shows Robust Purchasing Activity and Continued Rise in BNPL
"The rise of buy now, pay later highlights the increasing demand for convenience and flexibility, especially among younger consumers”


John San Filippo
1 day ago
Filene Research Institute Launches Design for Digital Initiative to Empower Credit Union Transformation
The credit union industry faces an ongoing challenge of digital transformation, requiring more than just technology investments.


Roy Urrico
2 days ago
Experian 'State of Credit Unions' Reports on Loan and Credit Card Trends
“As consumer credit behaviors change in a fluctuating economy, credit unions must strike the right balance..."


W.B. King
3 days ago
Eastman Credit Union Partners with WaveCX to Enhance Digital Strategies Via Demos
PDFs, webinars, and static training materials no longer engage users.


Roy Urrico
Feb 14
Dispelling Myths about Data Loss Prevention
Overcoming misconceptions about data loss prevention that prevent the implementation of effective strategies.


John San Filippo
Feb 13
CUSO Creates Hybrid, Member-Centric Auto Lending Channel
A new channel puts members in control and keeps the credit union loan front and center throughout the auto-buying process.


Roy Urrico
Feb 12
IFT Launches Outsourced Services to Meet Credit Union Needs
Through CU Max, credit unions can leverage IFT’s skilled workforce and technology.


W.B. King
Feb 11
Trump 2.0’s Approach to Crypto Regulations Signals Massive Sea Change
A directive to make U.S. the crypto capital of the world.


John San Filippo
Feb 10
TechSolutions4CUs 2025 Podcast Season Starts Soon, Algebrik Up First
Host John San Filippo talks with Pankaj Jain about his company’s new AI-powered LOS.

Roy Urrico
Feb 7
Instant Payments Adoption Hits a FI Speed Bump
What is the a disconnect in instant payments for financial institutions that prevents them from delivering value to customer


W.B. King
Feb 6
New Zeta Global Report Investigates the Role of CMOs in the AI Age
Legacy tech tools are holding CMOs back.


Roy Urrico
Feb 5
Velera Payments Report Shows Consumer Spending Stayed Strong During 2024 Holiday Shopping Season
Velera Payments Index to help credit unions and other financial institutions make strategic, data-informed decisions.


W.B. King
Feb 4
Apple’s Third-Party Digital Wallet About-Face Leads Juniper Research’s 2025 Tech Trends to Watch
Fintech and payments markets are undergoing significant changes.


Tim Pranger
Feb 3
Beyond the Calculator: Five Fintech Advances Defining 2025 for Community Financial Institutions
Guest Editorial by Tim Pranger, Founder, Appli


Roy Urrico
Jan 31
InfoSec People Profile: Fortra’s Rohit Dhamankar
Vice President, Product Strategy, Takes Long Road to Cybersecurity By Roy Urrico Finopotamus presents InfoSec People Profiles, a series...


W.B. King
Jan 30
Cornerstone Advisors Report Finds Credit Unions Favor Fintech Partnerships Over Banks
Eighty percent of surveyed bankers are optimistic about 2025.


Roy Urrico
Jan 29
Data Compromises Decrease Slightly for 2024, but Breach Notifications Rise Significantly: ITRC’s Annual Report
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) revealed the number of data compromises reported in the U.S. in 2024.


W.B. King
Jan 28
Tech People in the Know: Posh’s Karan Kashyap
From STEM to MIT to AI leadership.


John San Filippo
Jan 27
How Credit Unions Can Offer No-Cost Merchant Card Processing
Will that be cash or credit?


W.B. King
Jan 24
How to Increase Small Business Lending with Forward-Leaning Tech Tools
Less than 50% of small businesses report that their credit needs are met.


John San Filippo
Jan 23
AI’s Impact on Credit Unions: A Conversation with Lamont Black
There's more to Lamont Black than blockchain and crypto.

Roy Urrico
Jan 22
Alkami Unveils Its 2025 Business Banking Trends
Modernizing processes, leveraging data, reducing risk, building profitable relationships, and unifying liquidity management are trending.


Chris Cox
Jan 21
Tackling New Regulations: The Implications of Dodd-Frank 1033 for Community Institutions
Guest Editorial by Chris Cox, COO, Apiture

Roy Urrico
Jan 17
Fiserv Small Business Index: Retail and Services Lead as Small Business Finishes 2024 on Upswing
A three-point increase for December is continued growth and a positive sign for small business owners.

W.B. King
Jan 16
Staying Ahead of Digital Disruption with Measured Legacy Tech Updates
Industry experts call for progressive modernization.

Roy Urrico
Jan 15
Velera Consultants Forecast 2025 Credit Union Payment Trends
Velera offers a look at payment trends.


W.B. King
Jan 14
California Credit Unions Respond to Historic 2025 Wildfires With Compassion and Fortitude
Exemplifying the "People Helping People" movement.


John San Filippo
Jan 13
Credit Union Tech Wiz Develops AI-Powered Member Experience Solution
Gather real-time NPS data in the branch.


Roy Urrico
Jan 10
Credit Union Data Breach Unleashes Legal and Protection Concerns
The volume and sensitivity of the exposed data at a South Carolina credit union raised alarm among legal and cybersecurity experts alike.


W.B. King
Jan 9
Partnership Between Star One CU and Tyfone Gives Rise to New Instant Payments CUSO, Payfinia
Ushering in a new era of instant payments.


Roy Urrico
Jan 8
Credit Unions, Banks Optimistic About Growth; Cautious About Cybersecurity and Talent Shortages: Wipfli Research
The financial services industry's outlook for the coming year.


W.B. King
Jan 7
Women in Technology: Frich’s Aleksandra Medina
Successfully tapping into the Gen Z banking mindset.


John San Filippo
Jan 6
Remynt: Rethinking Debt Collection for a More Resilient Future
Gwyneth Borden, founder and CEO of Remynt, is on a mission to transform the debt collection process.

Finn O'Potamus
Jan 3
2025 Tekkie Nominations Open Now
Nominations are now open for our fifth annual celebration of credit union technology.

Finn O'Potamus
Jan 2
2024 Top 5 Original Finopotamus Articles
The top original articles from our founders.

Finn O'Potamus
Dec 30, 2024
2024 Top 5 Thought Leadership Articles
The top guest editorials from our industry experts.

Finn O'Potamus
Dec 27, 2024
2024 Top 5 Tech People in the Know
Our 2024 Tech People in the Know "Top 5" based on readership.

Finn O'Potamus
Dec 26, 2024
2024 Top 5 Infosec People Profiles
Our 2024 Infosec People Profiles "Top 5" based on readership.

Finn O'Potamus
Dec 23, 2024
2024 Top 5 Women in Technology
Our 2024 Women in Technology
"Top 5" based on readership.


W.B. King
Dec 20, 2024
2025 Holiday IT Wish List - Part 5
Featuring insights from SWIVEL, Tyfone, Payfinia, Further and TruStage.


W.B. King
Dec 19, 2024
2025 Holiday IT Wish List - Part 4
Featuring insights from Happy Money, Members Development Company, Jack Henry, Member Driven Technologies (MDT), Shastic and Candescent.


W.B. King
Dec 18, 2024
2025 Holiday IT Wish List - Part 3
Featuring insights from rom Glia, RewardOps, White Clay, Santa Rosa Federal Credit Union, Capitol Credit Union,Union, VergentLMS and EarnUp.


W.B. King
Dec 17, 2024
2025 Holiday IT Wish List - Part 2
Featuring insights from Ncontracts, Finotta, Pidgin, Rapid Finance, Kinective, Quantalytix and Bancography.


W.B. King
Dec 16, 2024
2025 Holiday IT Wish List - Part 1
Featuring insights from WaveCX, Zeta, Baker Hill, Pulsate and Parlay.


Roy Urrico
Dec 13, 2024
Experian Reports on State of Credit Cards
The study offers key insights to help tackle challenges and uncover opportunities for growth.


John San Filippo
Dec 12, 2024
Hope Credit Union: A Mission-Driven Institution Bridging the Financial Divide in the Deep South
Hope Credit Union isn't just a financial institution; it's a beacon of economic opportunity in the Deep South.


Roy Urrico
Dec 11, 2024
Credit Unions and Community Banks in Position to Entice More SMBs
Credit unions and local banks need to shore up features such as digital banking to draws SMBs.


John San Filippo
Dec 10, 2024
CULytics Summit Celebrates 10 Years of Data-Driven Transformation for Credit Unions
Finopotamus is the exclusive media sponsor for this important event.


Roy Urrico
Dec 9, 2024
Helping Members Get Financial Help When They Need it
Removing barriers to real-time microlending.


Roy Urrico
Dec 6, 2024
InfoSec People Profile: Velera’s Scott Merrick
Velera's Infosec VP leads a dedicated security team.
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