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Finopotamus News
All original financial technology (fintech) and credit union content created by Finopotamus writers and guest contributors.


Credit Unions Should Foster a Proactive Risk Culture to Drive Shareholder Value
Guest Editorial by Edward Vincent, Chief Executive Officer, SRA Watchtower

Ed Vincent
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Velera’s Payments Report: Deep Dive on ‘Prime Day’ Reveals Growth Despite Slowing Consumer Spending
Slow but steady spending rates for debit and credit.

Roy Urrico
Aug 23, 20244 min read


Women in Technology: Gemineye’s Alicia Disantis
A career guided by symbiotic relationships.

W.B. King
Aug 22, 20245 min read


Bloom Credit Uses Alternative Data to Boost Credit Profiles
Inspire FCU is first Bloom+ client. Uses alternative data to help build credit profile.

Roy Urrico
Aug 21, 20245 min read


McKinsey Offers Advice to Credit Unions on Attracting Younger Members
Six strategies offered to entice the next generation of bankers.

W.B. King
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Ribbon: The First 'Inheritance Platform' for Credit Unions
Simplify the lives of deceased members’ families, while retaining generational wealth transfer at the credit union.

John San Filippo
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Finopotamus Announces 2024 Tekkie Award Winners
The awards recognize outstanding achievement in credit union technology in 2023

John San Filippo
Aug 11, 20241 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Increased Efficiency: Freedom First Credit Union
Freedom First CU: Making Small-Dollar Loans More Efficiently

John San Filippo
Aug 11, 20243 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Game Changer: Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
Closing a digital experience gap.

Roy Urrico
Aug 11, 20245 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Tech CUSO of the Year: QCash Financial
Supporting credit unions in their quest to improve the financial well-being.

W.B. King
Aug 11, 20243 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for People Helping People: SELCO Community Credit Union
People really can help people--SELCO CCU proves it.

W.B. King
Aug 11, 20243 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Member Growth: Jovia Financial Federal Credit Union
Jovia Financial Leverages Union Credit to Grow Membership in New Ways

John San Filippo
Aug 11, 20244 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Innovation: American Heritage Federal Credit Union
At American Heritage FCU, Data and Innovation Go Hand in Hand

John San Filippo
Aug 11, 20244 min read


2024 Tekkie Award for Revenue Growth: Clarity Credit Union
Helping patients leads to new revenue source.

Roy Urrico
Aug 11, 20243 min read


Pulsate Pushes Credit Union Communication to Members
Using push and in-app messaging to reach members.

Roy Urrico
Aug 9, 20245 min read


Fifth Annual PBC Conference Will Address Cannabis Banking and Payments Protocols
The inside skinny on all things cannabis banking.

W.B. King
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Which States Seek Mobile Banking the Most…and the Least?
With mobile banking usage climbing, some states are more keyed into it.

Roy Urrico
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Women in Technology: MDT’s Jennifer Lee
Innovation through diversity, inclusion and mentorship.

W.B. King
Aug 6, 20244 min read


CU Build 2024: Inspiration, Innovation and a Whole Lot of Energy Drinks
Finopotamus was onsite for the fourth annual hackathon.

John San Filippo
Aug 5, 20244 min read


IFT’s Operational Assessments Reveal Top CU Improvement Areas
Operational difficulties to overcome.

Roy Urrico
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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