Earnings By The Numbers (1Q 2016)
Return on assets fell to 0.75% at the end of the first quarter. What else happened to industry earnings?
Return on assets fell to 0.75% at the end of the first quarter. What else happened to industry earnings?
Retailers use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to their advantage every day. Credit unions can do the same.
Enlisting the support of a third-party service provider can be a major boon for a credit union’s member service and bottom line. But determining whether a partner will be a good fit can be a difficult decision to make.
Apple Pay, Android Pay, and other mobile payments are part of a rapidly growing industry that credit unions cannot afford to miss out on.
Credit unions with strong technology offerings outperform their peers in growth, penetration, and average relationships.
Financial health impacts the day-to-day lives of many Americans, and credit unions are providing programs, products, and services to help households in need.
Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined by the NCUA.
The number of institutions has decreased even as the industry’s total assets have grown. But what else has happened in the past 60 months?
More than 19 million members hold an auto loan originated by a credit union. What does that mean for the industry’s auto loan portfolio?
Results from the Callahan & Associates Training and Development Survey, completed by HR managers at credit unions nationwide, reveal how programs have adapted to changes in people, technology, and the industry.

Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.

Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.

From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.

Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.

From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.

The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.