Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Union Industry Commentary

An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger

Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?

The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Relief Rally

Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday's rate hike.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

It’s Time To SOAR

A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Big Promises. High Expectations.

Last week's Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement

Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The NCUA May Have Just Given Us What We Want. Now What?

The NCUA board chair's GAC speech may pave the way for a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the credit union movement to leverage the loosened shackles of ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?

This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we're here.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Big Reward For Good Behavior

The stock market reacted to Trump’s speech on Tuesday with a triple-digit jump on Wednesday.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth

Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

2 Hot Takes On Member Growth

Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.

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