DALLAS–Opportunities to participate in a meeting on stablecoins (with travel expenses paid), new digital platform conversions, and expanded payment capabilities are all included in this first part of a two-part series as part of the CU Daily’s CU Shopper synopsis of new product and service offerings, which credit unions are investing in what, and more.
Here’s what’s taking place in the market.
BankSocial Joins With ‘StableCon Organizers; Expense Reimbursement Offered to CU Execs
DALLAS — BankSocial said it is collaborating with StableCon organizers Sanjib Kalita and Rachel Morrissey to develop a half-day program for financial institution executives during StableCon, scheduled for Sept. 9-11 in Washington.
Qualified financial institution executives may receive VIP passes, up to $750 toward airfare and two hotel nights, BankSocial said.
According to BankSocial, the track will bring together credit union and bank executives, technologists and other industry experts to examine technology developments affecting financial services.
Sessions will focus on:
- Stablecoins and their role in credit union and banking ecosystems.
- Tokenized deposits and digital asset infrastructure.
- Practical applications of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and member engagement.
Invited to Meetings
BankSocial said qualified financial institution executives also are being invited to participate in StableConnect, StableCon’s hosted executive meetings program. Selected participants will be matched for eight one-on-one meetings with technology providers and other industry partners.
“We want to remove every barrier keeping traditional financial leaders from participating in the future of finance,” said John Wingate, chairman and CEO of BankSocial.
BankSocial also issued a call for speakers and panelists with case studies or expertise involving AI, tokenization or stablecoin deployment.
Registration and Participation
- FI Executives: To claim a VIP pass, and Travel(up to $750 airfare and 2 nights of hotel included), contact [email protected] or visit VIP Travel Pass.
- Prospective Speakers: To apply for a panel or speaking slot, submit your topic proposal and credentials to [email protected] or Submit your speaking request.
Mahalo Completes 7 Digital Banking Conversions in Less Than 30 Days
TROY, Mich. — Mahalo Banking said it completed seven digital banking platform conversions in less than 30 days, including three involving simultaneous core and digital banking conversions.
The implementations occurred between April 13 and May 11 and involved credit unions ranging in size to more than $1.3 billion in assets, according to the credit union service organization.
Mahalo said all seven projects were completed on schedule and included platform configuration, core and third-party integrations, employee training, member communications, testing and launch support.
“Completing seven conversions in less than thirty days is a testament to the preparation, dedication, and collaboration between our team and each of our credit union partners,” said Mahalo COO Denny Howell.
Mahalo’s Thoughtful Banking platform includes core integrations, security protections, accessibility-focused design, real-time account management and customization capabilities.
AKUVO Adds 16 Financial Institution Customers During Q2
MALVERN, Pa. — Collections technology provider AKUVO said it added 16 customers during the second quarter of 2026 as financial institutions seek to expand their use of automation, digital self-service and artificial intelligence.
The new customers span 14 states and include credit unions ranging from $188 million to $5.6 billion in assets, according to AKUVO. Among them are:
- Langley Federal Credit Union, $5.6 billion in assets.
- Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, $5.1 billion.
- Rockland Federal Credit Union, now Arise Financial, $3.5 billion.
- Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, $2.8 billion.
- Community Credit Union of Florida, $1.5 billion.
- Avadian Credit Union, $1.4 billion.
AKUVO said customers are using its platform for predictive scoring, automated outreach, digital self-service and other collections functions.
The company has also introduced AI tools including Collector Assistant, Virtual Collector, Severity of Delinquency and AKUVO iQ.
Connexus Adds RTP, FedNow Send and Receive Capabilities Via Alacriti
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Connexus Credit Union has expanded its instant-payment capabilities by adding Send and Receive functionality through both the RTP network and FedNow Service using technology from Alacriti, the company said.
The expansion builds on Connexus’ relationship with Alacriti, which began in 2023 with implementation of Orbipay Loan Payments.
Connexus is now using Alacriti’s Orbipay Payments Hub to provide:
- Faster access to incoming funds.
- Expanded digital account-funding options.
- Account-to-account transfers involving other financial institutions.
- Automated real-time payment posting.
- Instant payments integrated into its existing digital banking platform.
“Our experience working with Alacriti on loan payments established a strong level of trust and collaboration, making the expansion into instant payments a natural next step,” said Cindi Jaeger, Connexus vice president of deposit operations.
AERO Financial Selects Nook for Core-to-HubSpot Integration
WAYZATA, Minn. — AERO Financial has selected credit union service organization Nook to connect its Corelation KeyStone core system with HubSpot, according to Nook.
AERO had already adopted HubSpot and sought to improve the quality and consistency of member data flowing into the platform.
Nook said it will deploy its Data Connector to create a secure, automated synchronization between KeyStone and HubSpot. The integration is intended to reduce manual data work and reconciliation while supporting more targeted campaigns, improved reporting and greater personalization.
“We were already committed to HubSpot and believed in what it could do for our engagement and growth goals,” said Mindee Bahr, AERO Financial vice president of marketing.
Nook CEO Austin Wentzlaff said the goal is to provide credit unions with “a data foundation they can rely on to build better member relationships.”
Connect CU Adding AI-Powered Loan Calculators
SALT LAKE CITY — Connect Credit Union has selected Appli’s AI-powered financial calculators as part of an overhaul of its digital experience.
The approximately $103 million-asset credit union, which serves the Florida Department of Transportation and communities across 31 Florida counties, relaunched its website July 1.
Connect plans to add Appli calculators for:
- Auto loans.
- Personal loans.
- Mortgages.
- Balance transfers.
The credit union is targeting a launch before September and expects to add other products later.
“We hadn’t seen anything with a real AI component before, and that’s what caught my attention,” said Ken Barr, Connect vice president of marketing.
Connect EVP/COO Cynthia Ryan said the calculators will allow members to explore financial scenarios and better understand their options while combining technology with the credit union’s personal service and guidance.
Rockland CU Reports $250,000 in Savings From Kintera AI Solution
BOSTON — Rockland Federal Credit Union reduced the review time for indirect auto loan files from 20 minutes to two minutes after deploying Kintera AI’s workflow automation platform, according to Kintera.
The $3.8 billion-asset credit union, which became Arise Financial on Aug. 1, deployed the system in 10 days to automate its indirect auto loan post-closing quality-control process.
Kintera said the project:
- Reduced per-file review time by 90%.
- Expanded loan-file data points to 100% cross-referencing for accuracy.
- Produced $250,000 in documented annual savings.
- Required no IT integration, custom code or new systems.
“We chose to be an early adopter because we saw the potential to fundamentally improve how operational work gets done,” President and CEO Kris VanBeek said.
Kintera said it is also discussing a cooperative ownership structure with several financial institutions.
Alkami, Arkatechture Integrate Data Analytics Platforms
PLANO, Texas — Alkami Technology and Arkatechture have partnered to integrate their platforms in an effort to give banks and credit unions more actionable transaction data, the companies said.
Under the integration, Arkatechture’s Arkalytics platform sends transaction data to Alkami’s Data & Marketing Solution, where it is cleansed, categorized and enriched using a database of more than 65,000 merchants.
The information is then returned to Arkalytics, allowing financial institutions to combine transaction intelligence with demographic, product, balance and other data.
The companies said the integration can support:
- Audience segmentation.
- Reporting.
- Product strategy.
- Technology investment decisions.
- Growth planning.
Alkami said its research found “Data-First” financial institutions reported up to five times higher year-over-year average annual revenue growth than less digitally mature institutions.
The companies said the integration is designed to reduce manual work and improve data quality and governance.
IAA Credit Union Selects Mahalo for Digital Banking
TROY, Mich. — IAA Credit Union has selected Mahalo Banking as its new digital banking provider as the credit union seeks to modernize services for members in all 50 states, according to Mahalo.
IAA chose Mahalo’s Thoughtful Banking platform in part because of its integration with the Corelation KeyStone core system.
Planned capabilities include:
- Online account opening.
- Self-service certificate renewals.
- Multiple memberships accessible through a single login.
- Expanded account-management tools.
“As a credit union serving members across the country, we aim to deliver a seamless digital experience that meets them wherever they are,” said Emily McLeod, IAA’s chief experience officer.
McLeod said IAA also wanted a provider willing to develop customized solutions rather than requiring the credit union to adapt to a “one-size-fits-all platform.”
Mahalo COO Denny Howell said the platform is designed to evolve with IAA’s growth.
