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


Women in Technology: Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union’s Joleen Bowman
From playing with Monopoly money to becoming CEO.

W.B. King
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Study Reveals Credit Unions Courting Gen Z, Who Switch Primary FIs for More Features
How to satisfy Gen Z's craving for features.

Roy Urrico
Jul 31, 20243 min read


equipifi Adds Pre-Purchase Option to BNPL Platform (Exclusive Interview)
Finopotamus talks with Bryce Deeney.

John San Filippo
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Women in Technology: Rize Credit Union’s Chris Kuchar
Credit union veteran underscores the importance of mentorship and information sharing.

W.B. King
Jul 29, 20245 min read


Cybersecurity Roundup: Breaches Up at Halfway 2024 Point, Transfer Scam Concerns, State Fraud Hotspots
Three reports focus on cybersecurity.

Roy Urrico
Jul 26, 20246 min read


GDS Link Report Provides Insights on 2024 CU Software Trends Geared Toward Gen Z
Gen Z wants banking institutions that mirror their values.

W.B. King
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Velera’s Payments Report: Shows Debits Improving, Credit Slowing
Consumers spending cautiously even on travel.

Roy Urrico
Jul 24, 20245 min read


Q2 Report Underscores Need for FIs to Personalize Digital Banking
74% of respondents across generations want more personal banking experiences.

W.B. King
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Partnering with a Fintech? The Compliance Buck Stops with You
Guest editorial by Jovilyn Herrick & Ogie Sheehy of ViClarity
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Jul 22, 20244 min read


Inclusiv and ViClarity Collaborate on Compliance Solution for Community Development Credit Unions
A collaboration to help smaller credit unions.

Roy Urrico
Jul 19, 20247 min read


FedNow Now: The Real-Time Payments Rail Turns One
Getting ahead of the real-time payments curve.

W.B. King
Jul 18, 20244 min read


InfoSec People Profile: Thrive’s Michael Gray
Staying alert to threats helps protect Thrive's customers.

Roy Urrico
Jul 17, 20245 min read


Women in Technology: Kinective’s Sarah Schedler
Paying it forward and supporting a work-life balance.

W.B. King
Jul 16, 20244 min read


How AI Makes Technology Invisible for Financial Institutions
Guest Editorial by Adrian Moise, Founder and CEO of Aequilibrium

Adrian Moise
Jul 15, 20243 min read


New CFPB Ruling Offers Credit Unions’ BNPL Plans a Competitive Advantage
New CFPB ruling gives CUs a better BNPL option to offer.

Roy Urrico
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Women in Technology: Glia’s Andrea Argueta
A fintech leader who understands the credit union movement.

W.B. King
Jul 11, 20244 min read


Payment Fraud, a Growing Concern for Merchants and Financial Institutions
Recognizing and addressing payment fraud.

Roy Urrico
Jul 10, 20244 min read


2024 World Credit Union Conference Returns to U.S. After Nearly a Decade; Modelshop Among Presenters
Lessons on digital transformation and improving member services on tap.

W.B. King
Jul 9, 20244 min read


Lending Tech Live: The Tony Boutelle Interview
Onsite coverage from the Origence annual user conference.

John San Filippo
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Alkami Research Identifies Impact of Current Interest Rate Environment on FIs and Consumers
“The rising interest rate environment, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in decades, is creating new pressure..."

Roy Urrico
Jul 3, 20244 min read
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