Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
March 31, 2017
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When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
March 30, 2017
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Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
March 23, 2017
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Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
A Relief Rally
March 16, 2017
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Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday’s rate hike.
It’s Time To SOAR
March 14, 2017
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A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
March 9, 2017
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Last week’s Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
March 8, 2017
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Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
The NCUA May Have Just Given Us What We Want. Now What?
March 6, 2017
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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 regulatory reform. Are we up to it?
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
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.
A Relief Rally
Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday's rate hike.
It’s Time To SOAR
A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
Last week's Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
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 ...
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
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The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
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Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
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A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto