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A Future Forum

What will financial services look like in the coming decades? And where will credit unions fit into the landscape?

In the January 2018 issue of CUNA’s Credit Union Magazine, a cross-section of industry thought leaders were asked to weigh in on what the future holds for credit unions.

THE EXPERTS

Mark SievewrightMark Sievewright Lisa BodellLisa Bodell Mark MeyerMark Meyer Brandon MichaelsBrandon Michaels Teresa FreebornTeresa Freeborn Todd ClarkTodd Clark

 

Emerging technologies
The future will be ‘uberconnected,’ Mark Sievewright says.

Digital, mobile, and instant
Remain true to your roots while embracing progress, says Xceed Financial Credit Union’s Teresa Freeborn.

A vein of optimism
The evolution of the workforce and society provides hope for credit unions, Filene’s Mark Meyer says.

Kill a stupid rule
To improve your odds of success, eliminate a stupid rule at your credit union, futurist Lisa Bodell advises.

Fail forward
Success requires two steps, says Mazuma Credit Union’s Brandon Michaels: Play to win and fail forward.

Data and digital drive the future
The digital transformation of financial services will have a profound impact for years to come, says CO-OP’s Todd Clark.

 

 

PODCAST: The future of financial services with Mark Meyer
PODCAST: The future of financial services with Mark Meyer
‘Lean into uncomfortable conversations’ about opportunities and challenges.

 

 
Bill Handel
Niches, partnerships to shape CUs’ future
Plan for more business lending, less auto lending.
 
Ted Bilke
5 trends for the future
Among other initiatives, credit unions will launch elevated versions of digital banking, says Symitar’s Ted Bilke.
 
Mia Perez
You’re not steering the ship anymore
Respond to the marketplace, Louisiana Federal Credit Union’s Mia Perez advises.
 
Rhonda Sheets
Live Your Difference
Rely on leading indicators to optimize the member experience of the future, Support EXP's Rhonda Sheets advises.
 
Denise Stevens
Moving toward a frictionless future
‘We will see friction taken out of the experience, making it easier for members,’ says PSCU’s Denise Stevens.

 

Autonomy & the auto loan
Autonomy & the auto loan
Driverless vehicles could change how consumers use, purchase, and finance their vehicles.

 

 

 
Miriam De Dios Woodward
Hispanics: A trillion-dollar (and growing) audience
Yet nearly half of Hispanics remain unbanked or underbanked, notes Coopera’s Miriam De Dios Woodward.
 
Vincent Brennan
Get ready for the new, data-driven future
Most transactions will be executed by new technologies, according to Fiserv’s Vincent Brennan.
 
Tony Boutelle
Embrace change and work together
Find the right partners and develop common solutions that put members’ interests first, CU Direct’s Tony Boutelle says.
 
Lou Grilli
Use your ‘superpower’ to succeed in the future
The power of collaboration will ensure our success, Trellance’s Lou Grilli says.

 

The future of debt
The future of debt
Young adults’ reluctance to borrow might change how you approach your lending products and strategies.

 

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