STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Excuse the pun, but it’s fitting that there was a world of fascinating news, views, funny insights, touching stories, and strategies from other countries from which U.S. credit unions could learn—plus more–during the World Credit Union Conference in Sweden.
The CU Daily had unparalleled coverage from the event and from a meeting hosted by the Global Women’s Leadership Network, with almost two-dozen stories.
Should you have missed any of it, below readers will find an overview of all of the reporting and information out of the WCUC:
Forget The Phishing Scams. Cybercriminals Are Just Logging Right In, CUs Are Warned
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Cybercriminals are no longer brute-forcing their way into credit union systems; they are simply logging in because many of the old warnings to employees about not clicking on bad links have not been updated to account for the newest criminal methods, according to one person.
Your cybersecurity knowledge update begins here.
World CU Conference Coverage: A Changing World is Changing World Council, Says Interim CEO
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–The World Council of Credit Unions’ interim CEO said the organization is changing in response to all that is taking place in the world, and that it has heard from its membership “loud and clear” on what it wants.
For the loud and clear reporting, go here.
World CU Conference Coverage: The Lessons Michelin-Starred Restaurants Have for the CU Menu
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–What can credit union leaders learn from Michelin-starred restaurants? There are at least five things on the menu, according to two people.
You can pair this story with a nice glass of wine by starting here.
World CU Conference Coverage: How to Build Sustainability With Young CU Leaders
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—With 60% of credit union leaders (in the U.S.) 50 years old or older, credit unions here were offered some strategies for “Cultivating Long Term Sustainability in Credit Unions With Young Leadership.”
You can begin to get younger by starting here.
World CU Conference Coverage: 3 Sessions on Advocacy are Held; Awards Are Presented
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–International advocacy was the topic of three breakout sessions during the World Credit Union Conference here.
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World CU Conference Coverage: The Sophisticated Way One CU System is Deploying AI
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–The sophisticated deployment of artificial intelligence by one large credit union organization was demonstrated to other CUs around the world.
AI can summarize this for you, or you can read it here.
World CU Conference Coverage: Turn That Change Management Theory into Change Management Practice
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—You’ve heard or been taught all the theories when it comes to managing change in an organization, but how do you successfully put the theories into practice? One person is sharing some strategies.
Those strategies can be found here.
World CU Conference Coverage: How to Invest in ‘Trust’ Over Next 50 Years
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—With the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions having now turned 50, its president said the biggest role the organization plays isn’t financial, it’s in building trust.
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World CU Conference Coverage: 6 Key Learnings in Improving Member Experience
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Credit unions here were offered some strategies for improving the member experience with innovation and human connection.
You can experience a connection by going here.
World CU Conference Coverage: WOCCU, Visa Partner on Cross-Border Payments
STOCKHOLM, Sweden.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is reporting it has launched a collaboration with Visa aimed at addressing what it called one of the “most persistent barriers” to financial inclusion: the high cost, access and complexity of cross-border payments and remittances.
To get the details, you don’t have to pay. It’s free here.
GWLN Meeting Coverage: A Look at Where the Gender Gap is Today
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Attendees at the Global Women’s Leadership Network meeting were given an update on the global gender gap between women and men around the world as rated on four factors.
You can bridge your knowledge gap by going here.
World CU Conference Kicks off Amidst Budget Cuts & A ‘Crystalized Priority’
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–With the planet’s credit unions gathered here, the World Council of Credit Unions’ chairman wasted little time in getting right to the biggest issue that has affected the association—the significant cut in its funding that occurred this year. But he also said there is much to be positive about.
You can crystalize your understanding by clicking here.
4 Women Share Their Leadership Stories, Journeys, Lessons & Advice
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Four female credit union leaders from around the world shared their journeys to how they have become leaders, what they believe women bring to leadership, how to be better advocates for themselves and more during a Q&A discussion here.
Your journey begins here.
GWLN Coverage: Yes, You Have the Data, But That Doesn’t Also Mean You Don’t Need a Story
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Credit unions have terabytes of data and are fond of using it and citing it in graphs, charts and slide decks, but even the most powerful numbers require something more when it comes to successfully executing on a strategy, one person told the Global Women’s Leadership Network: telling a story.
Here’s the story that was told.
World CU Conference Coverage: In Digital World, Why So Much Investment in Branches?
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Credit unions in other parts of the world are facing a similar challenge vexing many in the U.S.: continue to invest in branches, or limit physical branches and instead focus on digital delivery? For one massive CU system, the answer is clear.
You don’t have to travel to Brazil for an answer. Go here.
Four Young CU Leaders Offer Advice for Those Looking to Follow
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–Four young credit union leaders, including the CEOs of credit unions and CU trade associations, have shared their stories on how they’ve gotten to where they are and what advice they would offer to other young people who hope to also rise into senior management or lead associations.
You’re never too old to click here.
World CU Conference Coverage: Social Impact at Scale: How Sicredi Does It and Why
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–If you are looking to create greater social impact in your communities—or your credit union wants to increase the impact it is having—you may want to look to the extensive initiatives underway at credit unions in Brazil.
Increase your knowledge impact by going here.
World CU Conference Coverage: Social Impact at Scale: How Vancity Does It, and Why
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Canada’s largest credit union has even larger ambitions for the role it believes it can play, and one of the reasons it is looking to grow is to have an even greater impact at scale.
You can begin learning at scale here.
World CU Conference Coverage: One Country’s Approach to Shared Staff Services
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–In a country where unemployment is typically below 3% and competition for talent is fierce, on credit union moment has turned to a shared worker/shared service model to help fill the personnel gaps.
We’re sharing the details here.
World CU Conference Coverage: A U.S CEO Takes to the Road to Save Small Credit Unions
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–One credit union CEO said she so believes in a shared management service model and the need to staunch all the mergers in credit unions that she’s willing to drive across long distances of New Mexico to play a role.
Your road to this story starts here.
World CU Conference Coverage: More Discussion of Advocacy, Plus, New Connection Sessions
STOCKHOLM, Sweden––During the World CU Conference, WOCCU International Advocacy also hosted three additional breakout sessions, including one that explored how the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives is helping credit unions and other types of cooperatives advance their advocacy initiatives.
Start your connection session here.
The Correct Question to be Asking to Recruit, Retain Great Employees
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Every credit union has asked itself questions as it fights to attract and retain the right talent. But according to one person, they’re very likely asking the wrong question. Asking the right one, he said, can change everything.
No need to question this: the link to this story is here.