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Now’s the Time to Start Budgeting for 2026 IT Strategies
Aligning IT budgets with business objectives.
W.B. King
21 hours ago


FedNow’s Million-Dollar Leap: Driving B2B Payments and Modernization
Temenos Chief Product Officer Sai Rangachari discusses the implications of the FedNow limit increase to $1 million per transaction for financial institutions, particularly credit unions, and the evolving landscape of money movement.
John San Filippo
2 days ago


How Deepfakes and AI Impact Identity Fraud
“By the end of 2027, deepfake fraud is estimated to have an impact of $40 billion in stolen identities, lost data, hijacked savings and more in the United States alone."
Roy Urrico
5 days ago


CULA Survey Finds Affordability and Flexibility Drive Auto Leasing in 2025
An investigation into auto leasing trends.
W.B. King
6 days ago


Reports Reveal Banking Fees, Features, Consumer Sentiment and Generational Shifts
"Each generation is redefining what financial partnership looks like, from Generation Z expecting immediacy and personalization, to baby boomers planning for retirement."
Roy Urrico
7 days ago


BECU Acquires GenAI Fintech to Focus on Financial Well-Being
AI assists members with financial strategies.
W.B. King
Jul 8


Free Digital Tools That Every Credit Union Marketer Should Know About
Guest Editorial by Alicia Disantis, Owner and Chief Brand Strategist at 38th & Kip
Alicia Disantis
Jul 7


America Is Safer, Stronger and More Prosperous When It Funds International Development Work Through Credit Unions
Guest Editorial by Paul Andrews , Vice President, International Advocacy and Engagement, WOCCU
Paul Andrews
Jul 3


How Cashflow Data Uncovers Hidden BNPL Debt Impact on Credit Union Members
Guest Editorial by Brian Reshefsky, CEO of EDGE
Brian Reshefsky
Jul 2


Financial Education Is More Than a Service — It’s a Strategic Member Growth Tool
Guest Editorial by Jennifer Vickery, Founder & CEO of National Strategies Public Relations
Jennifer Vickery
Jul 1


KeySavvy Platform Modernizes Private-Party Auto Lending for Credit Unions
How KeySavvy's platform enables credit unions like Great Basin Federal Credit Union to overcome the traditional complexities of private-party auto lending by converting the sale into a secure, all-digital dealer transaction.
John San Filippo
Jun 30


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for Innovation: TruStone Financial Credit Union
TruStone Financial Credit Union earned the 2025 Finopotamus Tekkie Award for Innovation by modernizing its digital infrastructure through advancements in AI and NLP, data analytics and automation, website and CMS innovation, digital engagement tools, and cybersecurity, all aimed at enhancing the member experience and operational efficiency.
John San Filippo
Jun 27


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for Increased Efficiency: Centris Federal Credit Union
Centris Federal Credit Union won the 2025 Finopotamus Tekkie Award for Increased Efficiency for its innovative overhaul of its member dispute process, which streamlined internal operations and improved the member experience.
John San Filippo
Jun 27


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for Member Growth: Credit Union 1
"We know that continually expanding technology and incorporating the latest advancements is the best way to both grow and to provide our members with convenience, personalized service, and 24/7 accessibility,"
Roy Urrico
Jun 26


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for People Helping People: 1st University Credit Union
Providing life changing resources.
W.B. King
Jun 26


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for Revenue Growth: Extra Credit Union
Why looking beyond credit scores can make sense.
W.B. King
Jun 25


2025 Tekkie Award Winner for CUSO of the Year: CU NextGen
A no-code, industry first offering.
W.B. King
Jun 25


2025 Tekkie Award Co-Winner for Game Changer: Mahalo Banking
"We were honored to receive the Game Changer Tekkie Award — this recognition is a reflection of our team’s passion for creating meaningful, secure member-first technology."
Roy Urrico
Jun 24


2025 Tekkie Award Co-Winner for Game Changer: Talkdesk
“I am delighted. Especially the work that (Finopotamus) does. It is a validation of the time, effort, and the partnerships that we have built with credit unions over the last several years."
Roy Urrico
Jun 24


Growth Pace Slows but Consumer Spending Stays Positive
"Rewards and loyalty programs are most effective when they reflect the real behaviors and preferences of members."
Roy Urrico
Jun 20


GAO Report on AI Calls into Question NCUA Oversight and CU’s Ability to Compete
Understanding the credit union AI dilemma.
W.B. King
Jun 19


Debt Delinquencies’ Impact on Certain States and Individuals
“Being delinquent on debt can lead to fees, credit score damage, increased interest rates and other negative repercussions..."
Roy Urrico
Jun 18


Stablecoin Being Positioned as the New Global Financial Architecture Model
Understanding a stablecoin-ready banking platform.
W.B. King
Jun 17


Neural Rails Aims to Revolutionize Credit Union Digital Sales with AI
Rick Phillips, founder and CEO of Neural Rails, is spearheading a movement to transform how credit unions engage with members online.
John San Filippo
Jun 16


Reports: Is There an Over-Sharing with LLMs (Like ChatGPT)?, Elder Fraud Increases, and Crypto-Obsessed States
Fifty-two percent of U.S. adults use LLMs, like ChatGPT, with a third believing they are now “too dependent” on them for answers.
Roy Urrico
Jun 13


Jack Henry Report Warns FIs About Being a Fast Follower
Getting ahead of the tech curve.
W.B. King
Jun 12


Cybersecurity Roundup: the Rise of First-Party Fraud; and Some Consumers Deterred by Biometrics
First-party fraud, which includes misrepresenting or giving false personal or account information for financial gain, represented 36% of all reported fraud in 2024.
Roy Urrico
Jun 11


Using Next Gen Tech to Attract Younger Members
Bridging legacy tech and digital-savvy members.
W.B. King
Jun 10


Creating a Responsible AI Policy that Flexes with the Future
Guest Editorial by Kayley Grant, Regulatory Compliance Officer, ViClarity
Kayley Grant
Jun 9


Payments Forum Reveals Focus on Modernization, Business Payments, ISO 20022 Deadline and Partnerships
"Meeting in person brings such value to interacting with customers and learning about their needs, challenges, strategies."
Roy Urrico
Jun 6


From Data to AI to Security, Alkami Report Investigates FI Digital Maturity Rates
Digital maturity requires understanding culture, strategy, and technology.
W.B. King
Jun 5


Growth in Credit and Debit Activity Pushes Consumer Purchasing Behavior Per Velera Payments Report
"Consumer goods categories led the push, possibly signifying increased purchasing ahead of anticipated tariff impacts, indicated the report, which also featured a deep dive into digital payments."
Roy Urrico
Jun 4


Prizeout Launches ‘Game Changing’ Debit Card Rewards Program
Modernizing the member experience.
W.B. King
Jun 3


The Future of Lending Is AI-Native: A Conversation with Casca CEO Lukas Haffer
Casca claims to offer the first AI-native LOS, designed especially for Small Business Administration (SBA) and other commercial lending.
John San Filippo
Jun 2


InfoSec People Profile: InvestiFi CEO Kian Sarreshteh
"Information security is something that is of the utmost importance for our business, and it really has been since inception."
Roy Urrico
May 30


Squeezed by Lawsuits, CFPB Drops Support for Dodd-Frank’s Open Banking Initiative
Who should control your financial data?
W.B. King
May 29


Delivering AI-Driven Loan Decisioning to Credit Unions
"Mid-market financial institutions today face a critical challenge: Consumers now expect instant, seamless, and highly personalized experiences."
Roy Urrico
May 28


Tech People in the Know: Delfi’s Joseph Ahn
Maintaining trust and transparency with AI.
W.B. King
May 27


2025 Strategy Benchmark: Efficiency, Data, and Gen Z Are Key for Financial Institutions
Jack Henry Senior Director of Corporate Strategy Lee Wetherington recently spoke with Finopotamus about key takeaways from the company’s 2025 Strategy Benchmark Study.
John San Filippo
May 23


Women in Technology: Addition Financial Credit Union’s Tia Underwood
Business strategy and mentorship intersect with technology.
W.B. King
May 22


How CUs Can Digitally Modernize While Maintaining Community Roots
credit unions are incorporating technological modernization into their community-first roots to enhance both back-end infrastructure and member-facing service.
Roy Urrico
May 21


CU Blockchain Path Easier to Traverse with Metallicus CUSO
Digital Banking Network provides new opportunities.
W.B. King
May 20


From Evaluation to Deployment: MSU Federal Credit Union’s Fintech Partnership Process
Ami Iceman Haueter and Ben Maxim shared the recipe to MSUFCU's fintech secret sauce at FinovateSpring 2025.
John San Filippo
May 19


‘Investtech’ Opens Door for Member Securities and Crypto Investing
By Roy Urrico Dover, Del.-based InvestiFi claims it is the only “investtech” platform that enables credit union members to invest in...
Roy Urrico
May 16


MeridianLink Report Forecasts HELOC Increases in 2025/26
Utilizing instant decisioning and automated workflows.
W.B. King
May 15


How Generational Use is Reshaping Consumer Credit
By Roy Urrico Finopotamus aims to highlight white papers, surveys, blogs and reports that provide a glimpse as to what is taking place...
Roy Urrico
May 14


Tech People in the Know: HuLoop Automation’s Todd P. Michaud
A tech journey informing AI best practices
W.B. King
May 13


Business Banking: How Virtual Cards Empower Small Businesses
Extend empowers businesses to generate and distribute digital cards, offering greater control and flexibility over company spending.
John San Filippo
May 12


Temenos Bets on Collaborative Innovation with New U.S. Hub
Chief Product and Technology Officer Barb Morgan discusses the new facility with Finopotamus.
John San Filippo
May 9


Women in Technology: Payfinia’s Lisa St. Germain
Highlights from a tech road less traveled
W.B. King
May 8
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