Talking Credit Unions from Swoboda Research Centre

Talking Credit Unions delves into the latest trends shaping the financial landscape, equipping credit unions with the insights they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast also tackles key issues facing the movement, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. Featuring a diverse line-up of credit union leaders, experts, researchers, and industry suppliers, it offers valuable perspectives to drive best practices, innovation, and success. Talking Credit Unions is brought to you by the Swoboda Research Centre, which works to support positive change and transformation in the credit union movement. (https://swobodacentre.org/). The podcast’s current producer and host, Anca Voinea, is a trained journalist with over 13 years of experience in the co-operative and credit union sectors. To suggest a podcast topic or for any other inquiries, contact her at anca.voinea@swobodacentre.org.

Talking Credit Unions from Swoboda Research Centre is a business podcast hosted by Anca Voinea, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Anca Voinea hosts Talking Credit Unions from Swoboda Research Centre, a business show with 38 episodes published.

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  EDITION 38: Outcome-driven innovation in credit unions

  Dec 9, 202539 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Purpose without delivery doesn’t move the needle. This podcast explores some of the key themes emerging from the Swoboda Research Centre - Autumn Conference in Liverpool.</p><p>The podcast includes the recording of a conference session featuring Vicky Zuiderent, Jen Lothian and Joss Tasker, who unpacked how credit unions can innovate with confidence, cut through change fatigue, and build products members actually want. <br/><br/>Jen shares a field-tested approach to risk that turns fear into decisions: break it into impact and probability, separate good risks from bad ones, and run rev...

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  EDITION 37: What’s in a name? Why some credit unions are rebranding as community banks

  Oct 10, 202534 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Swoboda Research Centre's recent paper on credit unions VS community banks explores whether the ads and marketing slogans make banks and credit unions indistinguishable from each other.<br/><br/>We sit down with marketing strategist Daniella Russo from MP&Co Marketing Strategists to unpack the everyday language problem: how do you cut through misconceptions and make the benefits obvious? Daniela shares where values help and where they get in the way, why digital design equals brand trust, and how an audit-first approach avoids costly missteps. </p><p>Then, we go inside a full r...

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  EDITION 36: The future of credit unions: growth, youth, and digital demands

  Jun 8, 202525 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The credit union landscape is transforming rapidly across Ireland and Britain.  Fresh legislation has created unprecedented opportunities for innovation – yet significant hurdles remain.<br/><br/>How can credit unions balance digital transformation with their co-operative ethos? What strategies will attract younger members while serving existing ones? These questions took centre stage at the recent Swoboda Research Conference in Dublin, where experts shared insights and solutions.<br/><br/>American credit union strategist George Hofheimer cut through the noise with straightforward advice: focus on "the boring stuff" – prioritising lending, optimising capital, aggressive expense management, and favou...

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  EDITION 35: How credit unions can navigate the AI revolution – Top tips from the experts

  Apr 13, 202543 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming financial services, with 75% of firms in Great Britain and 54% in Ireland already adopting the technology. For credit unions, this presents both opportunities and challenges as they seek to harness AI while staying true to their co-operative values and member-centric mission.</p><p>In this podcast episode, Anca explores the role of AI in the credit union sector with four expert guests. David Fagleman, Co-founder and Director of Enryo Consulting, shares insights from his recent Swoboda Research Centre paper on AI. With a background in banking policy and...

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  Mergers, CUSOs and Collaboration

  Dec 11, 202430 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Collaboration and mergers within the credit union sector may become more prevalent in future as credit unions in Ireland and Great Britain are navigating the challenges of maintaining their local identity while achieving economies of scale. This podcast, with expert commentary from Nick Money of the Swoboda Research Centre and Paul Norgrove, CEO of Serve and Protect Credit Union and Ronaldo Hardy from the USA association NACUSO, tackles the strategic decisions credit unions are facing as growth and efficiencies become needed. The guests share their perspectives on the importance of understanding member needs...

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