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Bloom Credit Wants to Help Grow Member Credit Profiles
"Banks and credit unions want to help their customers to build better financial health."
Roy Urrico
4 hours ago


Info-Tech Reports Finds Organizational Change Management Practices are Key to IT Success
Understanding technology adoption obstacles
W.B. King
1 day ago


What Credit Unions Can Learn from Recent FI Breaches
By Roy Urrico A breach at the $81 billion Western Alliance Bank in Phoenix should prompt financial institutions – including credit unions...
Roy Urrico
2 days ago


Women in Technology: Origence’s Marlene Juarez
Demonstrating why "people helping people" matters.
W.B. King
3 days ago


Service Credit Union Conquers Subscription Fatigue with ScribeUp Partnership
Service Credit Union partnered with ScribeUp to provide a subscription management solution integrated into the CU's digital banking platform
John San Filippo
4 days ago


Nacha Top 50, Small Business Sales Up and Consumer Confidence Down in Report Roundup
By Roy Urrico Finopotamus aims to highlight white papers, surveys, blogs and reports that provide a glimpse as to what is taking place...
Roy Urrico
Apr 4


A Look Across the Pond: MoneyLive Summit 2025 Takeaways
AI, open banking and payments top the list.
W.B. King
Apr 3


Fraud Report Reveals FIs Will Need AI as a Protection Tool
By Roy Urrico Finopotamus aims to highlight white papers, surveys, blogs and reports that provide a glimpse as to what is taking place...
Roy Urrico
Apr 2

Women in Technology: HC3’s Lee Long
Championing the credit union cooperative model.
W.B. King
Apr 1


Fintech Meetup Flashback: A Conversation with Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy
Laura Gibson-Lamothe was one of Finopotamus’ “meetups” at the 2025 Fintech Meetup. Her passion is infectious.
John San Filippo
Mar 31


InfoSec People Profile: Alloy’s Sara Seguin
Principal Advisor, Fraud and Identity Risk By Roy Urrico Finopotamus presents InfoSec People Profiles, a series spotlighting individuals...
Roy Urrico
Mar 28


Where Women in Technology Stand in 2025—A Call to Action
Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.
W.B. King
Mar 27


Finastra Phoenix Gains Core Banking Recognition
By Roy Urrico Finastra Phoenix keeps rising within the core ranks. The Lake Mary, Fla.-based Finastra, a provider of financial software...
Roy Urrico
Mar 26


Women in Technology: Fintilect’s Lindsay Soergel
Using technology and experience to promote financial wellness.
W.B. King
Mar 25


Getting Ahead of Compliance Expectations for New Tech at the CU
Guest editorial by Katie Ferrell, CRCM, CAMS, vice president of compliance services for ViClarity
Katie Ferrell
Mar 24


i2c Helps Issue Mastercard One Credential for Members
By Roy Urrico Mastercard recently announced One Credential, a single digitally connected option that gives consumers multiple ways to...
Roy Urrico
Mar 21


Women in Technology: Prizeout’s Teal Weaver
Examining the importance of mentorship and leadership.
W.B. King
Mar 20


Credit and Debit Activity Soften in February Per Velera Payments Report
By Roy Urrico Consumer sentiment started weakening in February 2025 over concerns of anticipated inflation increases. While growth in...
Roy Urrico
Mar 19


Women in Technology: KlariVis’ Ashley Fiore
A trailblazer celebrating trailblazers.
W.B. King
Mar 18


Why They Came: The Voices of Fintech Meetup 2025
Finopotamus asked attendees what they hoped to get out of Fintech Meetup 2025.
John San Filippo
Mar 17

Fedwire Message Transition Deadline for FIs Delayed
By Roy Urrico The Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) announced a revised timeline for the transition to the ISO 20022 message...
Roy Urrico
Mar 14


Women in Technology: Casap’s Shanthi Shanmugam
From Facebook to Robinhood to Casap, collaboration is key.
W.B. King
Mar 13


Are Federal Policy Changes Reshaping Credit and Lending Business Practices?
By Roy Urrico With the Trump administration’s pro-business posture and deregulation efforts, credit unions and regional banks have an...
Roy Urrico
Mar 12


Tribe Payments COO Lynda Clarke Says the Hyper-Personalization Revolution is Being Televised
How FIs Can Deliver Tailored Financial Experiences
W.B. King
Mar 11

Credit Unions Stand with Ukraine
Guest Editorial by Brian Branch, Former President and CEO, World Council of Credit Unions
Brian Branch
Mar 10


AI Scams, Package Thefts and Extortion Plots
By Roy Urrico Finopotamus aims to highlight white papers, surveys, blogs and reports that provide a glimpse as to what is taking place...
Roy Urrico
Mar 7


Women in Technology: MDT’s Tracie Loudermilk
Leveraging technology to foster meaningful relationships.
W.B. King
Mar 6


SSA and IRS Payment Scams Continue to Target People by Email and Text Message
By Roy Urrico Headline news focusing on the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers camouflage...
Roy Urrico
Mar 5


Alkami to Host Third Annual Women in Banking Event at Co:lab 2025 Conference
Driving positive outcomes for women in technology.
W.B. King
Mar 4

GAC 2025: Aleks Bogoeski of Origence Talks eContracting
On opening night of GAC, Finopotamus conducted its first interview of the conference.
John San Filippo
Mar 3


Are Merchant Portfolios Putting FIs at Risk?
“FIs face repercussions from regulators and card networks for the violative activity of merchants in their portfolios."
Roy Urrico
Feb 28


Info-Tech Research Group Report Outlines Suggested CIO Priorities for 2025
Why developing a future-proof workforce counts.
W.B. King
Feb 27


Personetics Research Shows Rising Consumer Demand for AI Banking Services
Participants indicated they would likely switch to a financial institution that provides timely, relevant advice to improve their financial
Roy Urrico
Feb 26


Women in Technology: FIntegrate Technology’s Linda Lockhart
Inspiring 40 years of collaborating and problem-solving.
W.B. King
Feb 25


Dispute Resolution and the Evolving Needs of Credit Unions: A Conversation with Chargebacks911’s Monica Eaton
We've entered a new era.
John San Filippo
Feb 24


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”
Roy Urrico
Feb 21


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.
John San Filippo
Feb 20


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..."
Roy Urrico
Feb 19


Eastman Credit Union Partners with WaveCX to Enhance Digital Strategies Via Demos
PDFs, webinars, and static training materials no longer engage users.
W.B. King
Feb 18


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


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.
John San Filippo
Feb 13


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


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


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.
John San Filippo
Feb 10

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
Roy Urrico
Feb 7


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


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.
Roy Urrico
Feb 5


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.
W.B. King
Feb 4


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


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...
Roy Urrico
Jan 31
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