Industry Snapshot: Credit Union Fields Of Membership
Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
When it comes to AI and ChatGPT, the intelligence might be artificial but the fraud is real.
A new YouGov study indicates only one-third of consumers expect to have enough money saved for retirement by age 65, and virtually no one is confident about their plans once they stop working.
Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.

After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.

Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

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

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.

Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.

Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.