Margie Salazar On Leadership
May 30, 2023
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After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
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5 Ways A Human Touch Can Increase Digital Adoption
May 30, 2023
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Members who use both human-assisted and digital channels are more likely to agree that their financial institution tries to engage with them to better understand and meet their needs.
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
May 30, 2023
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A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
May 30, 2023
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First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
How First Alliance Credit Union Solves Its Staffing Crunch While Driving Loan Growth
May 15, 2023
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ITMs and newly minted member experience advisors are the key to success at this Minnesota cooperative.
Exit Interview: Chuck Purvis, Coastal Credit Union
May 15, 2023
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The longtime CEO leaves behind four decades of league, corporates, and natural-person leadership, but he has some parting advice to share.
What’s In A Name: Chief Community And Public Affairs Officer
May 15, 2023
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Creighton Blackwell’s executive-level role at Coastal demonstrates the credit union’s focus on serving community from the highest level of the enterprise.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2023
May 15, 2023
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A preview of the economic and performance trends that shaped the credit union industry during the first quarter, and how that could impact the months to come.
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
May 15, 2023
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The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end 2022.
Markets Are In A Holding Pattern. The Uncertainty Is Palpable.
May 15, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Margie Salazar On Leadership
After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
5 Ways A Human Touch Can Increase Digital Adoption
Members who use both human-assisted and digital channels are more likely to agree that their financial institution tries to engage with them to better understand ...
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
Credit Unions Are Spending Money To Lend Money
First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
How First Alliance Credit Union Solves Its Staffing Crunch While Driving Loan Growth
ITMs and newly minted member experience advisors are the key to success at this Minnesota cooperative.
Exit Interview: Chuck Purvis, Coastal Credit Union
The longtime CEO leaves behind four decades of league, corporates, and natural-person leadership, but he has some parting advice to share.
What’s In A Name: Chief Community And Public Affairs Officer
Creighton Blackwell’s executive-level role at Coastal demonstrates the credit union’s focus on serving community from the highest level of the enterprise.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2023
A preview of the economic and performance trends that shaped the credit union industry during the first quarter, and how that could impact the months ...
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end ...
Markets Are In A Holding Pattern. The Uncertainty Is Palpable.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
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Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
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Where Have All The Members Gone?
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Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
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Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?