Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
Supplemental capital is a useful tool that is long overdue; however, it is not without risk and potential complications.
A slow summer day, mixed earnings for two symbolic companies, and dropping oil prices present a mixed bag for a sluggish global economy.
How Amazon Prime can help the company grow its membership base and help absorb its famously thin margins.
Engaged employees are more productive and innovative. More importantly, they’re more pleasant to work around.
As former Campbell Soup CEO Doug Conant said, “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.”
Traders shrug at the deal struck between the European Union and Greek Parliament but turn their attention to ECB president Mario Draghi.
Regulator welcomes recommendation for congressional action, says increased authority would benefit the industry’s ability to secure member data.
When done correctly, member onboarding can be an effective way to deepen financial relationships. These few simple steps can help any credit union better connect with its members.
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies for onboarding members, from teaching Apple Pay and remote deposit capture to re-engaging long-term members.
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
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Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital