Four pillars for a thriving fintech ecosystem.

Blockchain was a main topic at the conference, and there was no loss of enthusiasm for the technology.

Wal-Mart stopped accepting Visa cards in its three stores in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in June, and recently announced plans to extend the action to its 16 Manitoba stores.

CUFX's Rich Jones spotlights the rewards of personal and organizational transformation.

Paul Ablack, founder/CEO of OnApproach, discusses the state of big data analytics at CUs and its role in the future of financial services.

Despite growth in digital channels, most consumers need in-person experiences.

'Waves of disruption will continue to put pressure on your staff and your card programs,' says James Guild, managing partner of CU Engage.

A ‘fast follower’ approach to payments innovation has its limitations.

'Bringing technology into the workplace to improve participation levels translate to better employee recruitment and retention.'

'CUs can harness the power of data to define more accurate member segmentation, response rate modeling, and marketing campaigns,' Steve Rick says.