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Finopotamus News
All original financial technology (fintech) and credit union content created by Finopotamus writers and guest contributors.
Assessing the Intuit Threat with Jack Henry’s Lee Wetherington
According to Wetherington, Inuit represents a significant threat to community financial institutions of all sizes.
John San Filippo
Feb 7, 20245 min read
Fintech Revolution Putting Pressure on Banking Data Points
Big data also means potential problems with too much data to store and manage.
Roy Urrico
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Women in Technology: Suncoast CU’s Darlene Johnson
Johnson discusses the power of collaboration and mentorship.
W.B. King
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Helping Credit Unions Close Breach Liability Coverage Gap
CUs may have a coverage gap following a breach. This firm allows for a rainy day funds account.
Roy Urrico
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Reports Focus on ‘Mother of All Breaches’; and Consumers Protecting Data Privacy
A pair of reports explore the extend and impact of data exposures.
Roy Urrico
Feb 1, 20244 min read
New Tesla and Origence Partnership Places Credit Union Members in the EV Driver’s Seat
FI Connect currently has $3.6 billion in signed commitments from participating credit unions.
W.B. King
Jan 31, 20245 min read
InfoSec People Profile: PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Christopher Williams
Deputy CISO cut his cybersecurity teeth with the Secret Service before moving into banking.
Roy Urrico
Jan 30, 20244 min read
Prodigy Awards Second Annual GAC Scholarship to Great River Federal CU’s COO Shelly Janorschke-Nagel
Scholarship's mission is to educate and inspire.
W.B. King
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Data Breaches Hit 3,205 for 2023, the Highest Number Ever, Per ITRC Annual Report
Despite record totals the number of victims might be undercounted.
Roy Urrico
Jan 26, 20245 min read
Hippodrome Experts Panel: 2024 Predictions
25 experts from around the fintech industry weigh in.
John San Filippo
Jan 25, 202428 min read
Tech People in the Know: Addition Financial Credit Union's Alex DeJesus
After 25 years in banking, DeJesus understands what members need.
W.B. King
Jan 24, 20244 min read
Survey Reveals Generative AI a Financial Industry Top Trend
FIs are finding AI a growing necessity to automate tasks, deliver new products and reduce expenses.
Roy Urrico
Jan 23, 20243 min read
Embold CU Vastly Improves Email Marketing Returns with Prisma Campaigns Solution
Learn how Embold CU realized a 61% email open rate.
W.B. King
Jan 22, 20245 min read
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Payment Reports Show Rise in Debit, Credit and BNPL Holiday Purchases
PSCU/Co-op Solutions found growth in debit and credit usage, as well as buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchases.
Roy Urrico
Jan 19, 20246 min read
Pigment’s 2024 Survey of CFOs Calls for Realigning of Responsibilities and Adopting AI
Sixty-seven percent of CFOs say AI will revolutionize the finance industry.
W.B. King
Jan 18, 20243 min read
Four Trends for Credit Unions to Watch in 2024
Guest Editorial by Pete Major, VP of Fintech Services, Member Driven Technologies
Pete Major
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Disparity in Underwriting Is Everyone’s Problem
CNN called out Navy FCU, but the problem is much bigger.
John San Filippo
Jan 16, 20244 min read
IDIQ Offers Credit Unions Protection Against Identity Theft
By Roy Urrico. IDIQ delivers real-time alerts and credit report information, to partners at the enterprise level.
Roy Urrico
Jan 12, 20245 min read
Juniper Research Trends Report for 2024 Finds ‘Innovation for Innovation’s Sake Is No Longer a Viable Strategy’
A2A payments, Generative AI and FedNow among 2024 trends.
W.B. King
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Nominations Open for the 2024 Finopotamus Tekkie Awards
The fourth annual contest offers a range of new nomination categories.
Finn O'Potamus
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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