Integrated Private Credit Platforms. Carta’s acquisition of Sirvatus creates the first fully integrated platform for private credit fund managers combining fund administration, loan operations, and investor reporting, streamlining credit union investment operations. Source

AI Training for Small Businesses. Google and the US Chamber of Commerce are launching a $5M program to train 40,000 small businesses in foundational AI skills, enabling credit unions to better support small business members in AI adoption. Source

AI’s Practical Impact on Operations. Experts emphasize AI’s value in automating mundane tasks like accounts payable, enhancing operational efficiency and member experience in credit unions. Source

Instant Pay Expectations Rise. The weekly pay cycle is losing relevance as employees increasingly expect instant paychecks, prompting credit unions to consider real-time payroll and payment solutions. Source

Carta’s Expansion into Loan Administration. By acquiring Sirvatus, Carta positions itself as a key fintech partner offering integrated loan and fund management solutions, presenting partnership opportunities for credit unions seeking private credit exposure. Source

Google’s AI Training Initiative. The $5M Small Business B(AI)sics program aims to upskill 40,000 small businesses, highlighting fintech vendors’ focus on democratizing AI knowledge that credit unions can leverage for member education. Source

Amex Highlights Automation for Financial Resilience. Automation in accounts receivable and payable is becoming essential, signaling credit unions should integrate AI-driven financial process automation to remain competitive. Source

PYMNTS Podcast Hub Launch. New industry voices and strategies on AI and payments are accessible via PYMNTS podcast, a resource for credit union executives to stay informed on fintech trends. Source

Nvidia Invests in xAI Vehicle for GPU Acquisition. Nvidia’s capital injection to purchase GPUs highlights ongoing demand for AI hardware critical to credit union data centers supporting AI workloads. Source

Kstar Launches 600kW CDU for Liquid Cooling. New high-capacity cooling units enable more efficient AI data center operations, reducing energy costs and improving hardware longevity for credit union IT infrastructure. Source

Related Digital Breaks Ground on $1.2B Data Center. Massive new data center in Wyoming will host CoreWeave servers, expanding AI infrastructure capacity potentially accessible for credit union cloud partnerships. Source

Fiber Expertise Critical for AI Infrastructure. Strategic fiber planning is essential to unlock AI data center performance and reliability, a key consideration for credit unions investing in AI-ready infrastructure. Source

Bank of England Warns of AI Stock Bubble. Market concentration in AI stocks is at a 50-year high, cautioning credit unions on investment risks in AI-related equities. Source

Slow AP Workflows Threaten Supply Chains. Inefficient accounts payable processes are a risk factor; AI automation can mitigate payment delays impacting credit union vendor relationships. Source

US Senate Confirms Treasury Under Secretary. New leadership at Treasury may influence domestic finance policy affecting credit union regulatory environment. Source

Google Challenges DOJ AI Bundling Proposal. Legal battles over AI app bundling could impact availability and integration of AI tools credit unions rely on. Source