The document discusses the growing use of web services by financial institutions and credit unions. It notes that around 10-12% of financial institutions offered web account opening in 2010, but that number is expected to grow significantly in coming years. The document also outlines some of the key benefits of web services for credit unions, including increased growth, efficiency gains, cost reductions, and the ability to better serve younger members and gain new members through convenient online services. It provides an example of one credit union that was able to triple its mortgage volume with only a two-person staff by implementing a web-based application process.