5 Tech-Forward Credit Union Growth Strategies for 2026

To stay competitive in 2026, credit unions must focus on strategic digital investments, like using AI for personalized member incentives and seamless self-service.

Embracing automation and smarter digital tools will help credit unions scale operations and enhance member satisfaction, all while maintaining a member-first approach.

We covered the 5 most important, actionable insights on driving growth with tech-forward strategies in our post.

This Week: How Mid-Market Banks Can Leverage AI for Growth ft. Aman Mahapatra

What’s stopping financial institutions from achieving enterprise-wide AI success?

Aman Mahapatra, Chief Strategy Officer at Tribeca Softech, shares how mid-market banks can scale AI responsibly by aligning it with real business objectives.

In this episode, Aman explains how partnerships, strong governance, and a focus on measurable outcomes can help these institutions leap ahead without the massive overhead of larger banks.

We covered:

• Why mid-market financial institutions are well-positioned to adopt AI

• How AI should solve real business problems, not just technology challenges

• The role of partnerships with fintechs for faster AI implementation

• Why strong leadership and governance are essential for AI success

• How compliance and data governance are integral to scaling AI securely

• Lessons from early adopters on accelerating AI adoption with measurable results

Upcoming Webinar: AI Agents & Lending: Unlock Your Competitive Edge

🗓 Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2025

⏰ Time: 4-5pm ET

📍 Location: Virtual

With interest rates easing, new loan applications are on the way, but so are backlogs and stretched teams. Are you ready to stay ahead?

Join our 60-minute webinar on how to implement Agentic AI to speed up underwriting, document review, and decisioning, without the need for extra hiring or overtime.

Learn how to streamline loan processing and go live in just weeks.