In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, hosts Joshua Barclay and Becky Reed welcome on guest Matthew Fehrmann, CIO of Kohler Credit Union to talk about these three topics.
- Core System Challenges: Addressing prevalent dissatisfaction with core systems in the credit union section by exploring the considerations between opting for a complete core conversion versus optimizing existing systems to better meet organizational needs.
- FinTech Partnerships Back-out Plan: The importance of having a robust contingency plan when collaborating with FinTech companies. Such plans are vital to ensure operational continuity and mitigate risks associated with potential partnership failures.
- Cybersecurity Management: The complexities of cybersecurity within credit unions. Guidance on selecting appropriate cybersecurity vendors and strategies to remain vigilant against evolving cyber threats.
Additionally, we are proud to introduce a brand new segment titled Behind The Data, powered by the Filene Research Institute, offering listeners data-driven insights pertinent to the credit union industry. In this episode we address the CFPBs newest ruling on "Open Banking." Read more about that here.