Molly Irelan

2 months ago | alkami.com | Molly Irelan

Inspiring leadership and amplifying voicesWomen have been essential contributors to the banking sector for decades, and their representation in leadership has progressively grown over the years to match their contributions. Women are rewriting the narrative of banking—one bold step, one innovative idea, and one leadership role at a time. At Alkami, our Women in Banking initiative aims to amplify the voices of women, foster meaningful connections, and open doors to growth.

Aug 16, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Molly Irelan

Business banking solutions are becoming crucial for financial institutions aiming to diversify their services and revenue streams. These solutions are tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of businesses, ranging from small startups to large enterprises. By offering a range of business-focused products, banks and credit unions can not only attract and retain business clients but also ensure a more stable and diversified financial base.

Aug 12, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Molly Irelan

Financial institutions face a complex array of compliance challenges, especially when it comes to managing relationships with third and fourth-party vendors. The reliance on third-party vendors for various services—from 24/7 support to payment processing—introduces significant risks that banks and credit unions must meticulously manage. This is where the concept of vendor consolidation, through a singular digital banking solutions provider, becomes crucial.

Oct 18, 2023 | cuinsight.com | Tansley Stearns |Randall Smith |Molly Irelan |Albert Howard

I love October. Especially in the Midwest, the fall blue skies shine boldly and hint at the chill in the air as summer fades. Joy emanates with the celebration of fall festivals, the creativity of Halloween costume planning, and the building anticipation of Nobel Prizes being awarded. Every year, I observe in awe the achievements of humans who defy the boundaries of our collective understanding in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.

Oct 17, 2023 | cuinsight.com | Molly Irelan |Albert Howard |Randall Smith

Community Development Financial Institution-certified credit unions are key to achieving the mission of the CDFI movement, CUNA wrote to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Tuesday. The committee conducted a hearing on how CDFIs promote housing and economic opportunities. “[CDFI credit unions] work every day to expand economic opportunity for people and communities who have been excluded from the mainstream financial system,” the letter reads.