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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.

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

A colorful cartoon-style illustration set inside a bright, modern credit union branch. A cheerful member services employee sits at a desk, smiling patiently while preparing to reset his password. A thought bubble above him reads, "IT'S TIME TO RESET MY PASSWORD." Across the desk, his desktop computer has an animated smiling face and displays a humorous speech bubble that says, "PASSWORD MUST CONTAIN 47 CHARACTERS, AN EMOJI, YOUR FAVORITE DINOSAUR, AND A HAIKU." The office is decorated with credit union branding, including a large Community Credit Union logo on the wall, posters promoting member service and teamwork, and a brochure rack labeled "Better Banking Starts Here." On the desk are a keyboard, mouse, plant, nameplate reading "Your Success Is Our Mission," and a navy coffee mug labeled "Members First." The cartoon playfully pokes fun at increasingly complex password requirements while maintaining a friendly, member-focused credit union atmosphere.

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

David Savoie, CEO, LaCorp

When Fraud Strikes, the Clock Is Already Running for Your Credit Union

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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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Police Federal Credit Union Gets a Digital Makeover with Mahalo’s Banking Platform

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Detroit Students Are Learning Money Skills Through Basketball—And It’s Actually Working

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Credit Unions Are Getting Serious About Crypto — Here’s Who’s Leading the Charge

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After 35 Years at the Helm, AllSouth FCU’s Bill Koehler Is Hanging Up His CEO Hat

Representatives from Reliant Credit Union present a check to students and representatives from EnCompass at their Showcase of Learning.

Reliant Credit Union Puts $2K Where It Counts: Supporting Summer Learning for Rochester Kids

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Got a Great Classroom Project Idea? This SoCal Grant Could Put $500 Behind It

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Chartway Credit Union Just Hit an 8-Year Winning Streak as a Top Workplace

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