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Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.

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Credit Unions For Sale?

When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and senior managers at the members’ expense.

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First South Financial’s Targeted Marketing Nets Big Returns

The Memphis credit union has improved retention, electronic services, and accounts per household by delivering the right messages to the right members.
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On the Call, On the Ball

Call center metrics help a credit union assess the overall performance of the call center and its agents.
Features

Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
Industry Insights

Wellness Programs, Small Credit Union Successes, And The Secondary Market

Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Features

A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners

How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
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How To Succeed At Wellness Programs

Credit unions in California and Vermont share how they help employees maintain healthy habits.
Industry Insights

A Ratio That Ensures Exceptional Service

How can credit unions optimally position staff to wow members?
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Unions For Sale?

When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers

There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Do Paper Checks Really Need To Go?

I hate but understand the 'I wish this practice would just die' movements.
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