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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

PYMNTS

Many CUs have since leaned into these efforts with digital innovations aimed at a range of issues, such as tackling fraud or enhancing members’ remote banking access. Canada’s largest community credit union has announced that it is expanding its commercial network. It also offers participating CUs customized consulting services.

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Four Reasons for the 2007-08 Financial Crisis

Jeff For Banks

There have been quite a number of research pieces offered as to the root causes (read a good one here by University of North Carolina). Yes there was some degree of fraud perpetuated on the borrowing public. Note the absence of anything resembling a community bank. What could go wrong? BNC was owned by Lehman Bros.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. Credit Union Lifetime Achievement Awards.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

Companies are turning to accelerators, funds, and labs to try to find the next big thing that will reduce fraud, speed up transaction times, and catch on with consumers. Financial institutions using it can decrease errors, fraud, and processing times while improving workflows. One popular approach: in-house financial innovation labs.