Tokenization: Strength in (random) numbers
For as long as most can recall, card fraud has been a thorn in the side of nearly every entity along the payments chain. Today, however, fraudsters have finally gotten under the skin of another,...
View ArticleWhat (and who) is driving global innovation
It’s incredibly exciting to witness the life-altering innovations taking shape across the globe. Entrepreneur Dean Kamen can transform raw sewage into drinking water. Qualcomm is crowdsourcing the...
View Article3 Ways to fund the advancement of female leaders
Three practical methods for injecting financial support into the lives of promising young women across the globe are scholarship, microfinance and equal pay. Each of these approaches is already helping...
View ArticleFinancial support helps women achieve career success
Earlier this month, I discussed the untapped potential of women around the world with attendees of the Iowa International Center’s Dialogue Series in downtown Des Moines. I also shared a bit of my...
View ArticleEmbracing tech is key to credit union success
Consumers are no strangers to technology. They shop online, tap to pay and control their thermostats with their mobile devices. Banking is just one more facet to consumers’ digital lifestyles. To meet,...
View ArticleBeyond fraud: 5 ways machine learning makes your credit union smarter
For credit unions today, machine learning is proving invaluable in the fight against card fraud. Moreover, the technology’s potential to enhance your service proposition extends well beyond the realm...
View Article5 reasons the faster payments conversation is about more than speed
Everyone’s talking about faster payments. Much of that dialogue has to do with what “faster payments” really means. As with many things in the rapidly evolving world of payments, there is no such thing...
View ArticleThe 3 market realities pressuring credit unions to transform
Credit unions are facing several new market realities compelling them to rethink everything from products and services to entire business models. Three shifts, in particular, are commanding attention:...
View ArticleThree tough questions for your leadership team
McKinsey & Company recently proposed a framework for helping C-level executives make critical decisions around transformation and growth. It includes three tough questions: Where is your growth...
View Article3 questions every credit union must ask during 2020 planning season
In anticipation of strategic planning season, credit union leaders are contemplating how this year’s planning efforts can adequately address the unprecedented and wide-ranging needs of today’s members....
View ArticleTruth and knowledge come from data
When historians look back on 2020, I believe they’ll observe a shocking disruption in society’s evolutionary patterns. Lessons it would have taken years to learn were discovered nearly overnight....
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