By Roy Urrico. "Our Allegacy team transitioned mock conversion and go-live weekends into primarily remote events."

"...this move would help it better serve communities across Montana..."

"With financial services conferences and meetings limited to virtual gatherings, webinars now carry even greater importance than before."

"...financial services organizations dealing with fraud have mostly seen cases of third-party schemes..."

“We expect to transform the human resources area of our business to allow us to better manage a remote workforce.” - Karan Bhalla

"Our ability to assist our members online, from wherever they are, has been one of our biggest successes.” - ICCU's Lisa Davis

As credit unions reopen brick-and-mortar locations, the complexity level linked to developing safe and sound procedures — increases as well.

...stimulus payments created a rush of deposits...a surge of fraudsters seeking to cash in

Data is the silver lining to the pandemic, says one expert.

“I know of at least three female CEOs of successful core processors, which I find very exciting,” said Prodigy's CEO Amber Harsin.

A pair of recent surveys shows some positive news for wary fintechs and financial institutions.

"I love the pressure and intensity of a core conversion environment,” said John Gracyalny. “Anything to keep from getting bored!”

"Digital transformation roadmaps could be anywhere from a year to ten years. Then COVID-19 hit."

When the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic became apparent in mid-March, core processors across the industry faced dual challenges.

“For the most part, we have been a completely virtual organization for many, many years," said Ben Morales.

“I see remote work as a tactic and strategy that is going to continue because it is about time,”said Samaha & Associates' CEO, Sabeh Samaha.