Big data is exactly what it sounds like – a vast amount of structured and unstructured information, collected from an increasingly diverse set of digital and traditional sources. For credit unions, every interaction with members, every loan processed, fee collected, call center, or branch interaction is an opportunity to collect data which when aggregated, becomes …
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CUbroadcast Interview: Capstone on Disruptive Innovation at the NACUSO Network Conference
Data analytics, artificial intelligence, member experience – these were a few of the exciting ideas discussed at the NACUSO Network Conference this year. Edelweiss Harrison, Vice President at Capstone, had the opportunity to exchange ideas with innovative credit union and CUSO leaders at the conference this year in San Diego on April 14-17, 2019. She …
The Evolving Lending Landscape: 3 Trends Impacting Your Credit Union
Peer-to-peer lending, automated loan origination, and digital banking: these are just a few ways the technology revolution has transformed the traditional lending industry! The rise of P2P applications is turning personal and small business loans into a commodity, as fintechs now offer omni-channel lending services once only provided by traditional financial institutions. Fortunately, this is …
Millennials: A Generation Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
Millennials have surpassed baby boomers and now account for roughly 80 million people in the US. More importantly, millennials have massive buying power, spending roughly $600 billion per year, which is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2020, and will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025. In contrast, the average age of credit …
Valuation of Today’s CUSO: Capstone Interview on CUbroadcast
Capstone’s John Dearing recently spoke to Mike Lawson of CUbroadcast at the 2018 NACUSO Network Conference. The interview covers key points from John’s breakout session with Guy Messick “What Is Your CUSO Worth? Valuation for CUSOs and Marketplace Trends.” In case you missed the live interview, you can watch the recording on the CUbroadcast website. In this …
What Is Your CUSO Worth? Find Out at the 2018 NACUSO Network Conference
Are you planning to sell or buy ownership units in a CUSO? Are you making an initial offering for a new CUSO? Are you an existing company that intends to become a CUSO by selling ownership units? Will your CUSO buy a business or merge with another CUSO? If any of these situations applies to …
How CUSOs and Entrepreneurs Can Build Successful Partnerships – Insights from NACUSO
Credit unions and CUSOs are using their investing powers to be more innovative and entrepreneurial when it comes to technology and new products and services. Many are exploring co-investing with individuals and business founders who are looking for additional capital from credit unions. While these partnerships between credit union investors and individuals generate fresh new …
Capstone Shares Growth Story with NACUSO
Are you looking for growth? If you are like most leaders, the answer is probably “yes.” Growth is essential to every business regardless of industry, size or geography. Even if you are growing now, you must continue to grow to be successful in the future. At Capstone we believe in the maxim “grow or die” and …
Snapshots from the 2016 NACUSO Annual Conference
Last week Capstone Managing Director John Dearing had the opportunity to attend the 2016 NACUSO Annual Conference on April 4-7, 2016. Over 400 people attended the Las Vegas event, exchanging ideas and listening to industry experts. Conference topics included investment services, insurance services, innovation and operations, technology, member business lending, mortgage services, and business development. Erik …
CUSO M&A: Finding the Right Partner for Growth
Strategic mergers and acquisitions can be a powerful tool for growing your CUSO, but much of your success depends on finding the right partner. How can you identify the right partner for growth? The best way to begin your search is to identify the ideal markets in which to grow your organization. Once you have …
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