Synergent Blog
7th Annual Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge Runs Through October
Oct 1, 2026
The 7th Annual Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Challenge is underway! Throughout the month of October, the Campaign is working to raise $100,000 to help provide funding for 200,000 healthy meals across our home state of Maine. Anyone can donate,...
Latest Articles
Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Trust: Helping Credit Unions Choose the Right Innovations
Sep 9, 2026
(As Seen on CUInsight) - Credit unions have more technology options available than ever before. Digital banking platforms, faster payments, fraud prevention tools, artificial intelligence, automation, and data solutions all promise to improve efficiency and create a...
Employee Spotlight: Sharon Seger, Senior Check Processing Specialist
Sep 9, 2026
Synergent’s mission is to “help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members.” In our monthly Employee Spotlight series, we feature one of our dedicated staff members to help you get to know the people who are working as an extension of your...
How to Review Your Digital Marketing Foundation
Sep 3, 2026
Though it feels like the theme every year, 2026 has truly shown us that the speed of change continues to accelerate. As marketers, we need to be responsible for being content creators, analysts, strategists, member experience experts, event managers... all the things....
Technology
Why Complexity—Not Technology—Is Often the Bigger Challenge
May 4, 2026
For many credit unions, the challenge isn’t usually a single technology platform. It’s the growing network of systems, vendors, integrations, and support relationships that develop around it over time. As environments become more connected, they also become more...
Financial Crimes Defender
Mar 30, 2026
Fraud is not slowing down: It continues to evolve and accelerate. When it occurs, both members and credit unions pay the price. For every $1 of fraud, financial institutions lose $4.23*, and the Federal Trade Commission has reported nearly $8.8 billion lost to fraud....
Effective Cybersecurity – The CUInsight Network Podcast
Feb 9, 2026
Steve Torino, Chief Information Security Officer at Synergent, was recently featured on The CUInsight Network Podcast.“Cybersecurity really is just another risk. I think where we complicate it sometimes is in the language we use to talk about it.” - Steve Torino(As...
Payments
Help Members Stay in Control During Travel Season with CardHub
Jun 17, 2026
Summer travel often means members are managing their finances farther from home. Do they have the tools they need to stay in control of their cards while they're away? CardHub’s self-service capabilities are beneficial for members and credit unions alike. It enables...
Protecting Your Members: 7 Fraud Risks and How to Mitigate Them
May 28, 2026
Through our partnership with credit unions coast-to-coast, our team routinely receives calls related to fraudulent activity. In this article, we outline seven types of fraud and review the steps your team can take to mitigate each. “Fraud is constantly evolving, and...
How Digital Issuance Helps Credit Unions Stay Competitive
Feb 13, 2026
Member expectations around payments continue to rise. Whether opening a new account, replacing a lost card, or needing immediate access to funds, today’s members expect speed, convenience, and control. For credit unions, digital issuance is a powerful way to deliver...
Marketing
The Power of a Unified Voice: Why Cooperative Marketing Is a Competitive Advantage for Credit Unions
Jul 20, 2026
The financial services landscape has never been more crowded. Everywhere you look, a new building is being raised or a flashier ad is popping up on your television or in your social media feed. Consumers are inundated with advertising from national banks, local community banks, fintech companies, and online lenders who are all competing for their business, their attention, and their loyalty.
Case Study: Lisbon Community FCU Auto Lending Campaign
May 20, 2026
The credit union experienced a 27% loan increase year-over-year during the campaign period!Members were encouraged to “hit the road” and start their adventure with Lisbon Community FCU by taking advantage of an auto loan offer featuring a 4.5% APR, regardless of...
Case Study: Central Maine FCU Rebrand
Mar 10, 2026
It’s inevitable: As time passes, markets evolve, member expectations change, and even the strongest credit union brand can become dated. Holding onto an outdated identity can quietly hold an organization back, especially when it no longer reflects who they are today,...





