Best Of 2023: Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
December 26, 2023
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As Callahan looks back on the year behind, inspiration emerges for the year ahead.
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Best Of 2023: Building Vibrant Communities
December 26, 2023
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No matter how a credit union defines its community, strengthening that common bond is a major role for credit unions.
Holiday Spending Is Poised To Reach Nearly $1 Billion
December 18, 2023
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Consumers are spending 60% more than they did a decade ago, and data shows credit union members might be especially likely to put this year’s bill on a credit card.
Jen Kuhn On Leadership
December 18, 2023
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The Bank-Fund Staff executive focuses on employee empowerment in her role as chief human resources officer.
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
December 11, 2023
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Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
Liquid Assets Are Back To Pre-Covid Levels. Markets Are Pricing For Dovish Fed.
December 6, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
The Coverage Ratio Is Falling
December 4, 2023
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Delinquency is climbing back to historic norms, but if increases continue at the current rate, credit unions will need to bulk up provisions to properly fund the allowance account.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions In 2023
December 4, 2023
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Competition is lively among the ranks of leading core processing platform providers.
Chad Carrington On Leadership
December 4, 2023
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Golden 1’s CIO is guiding a staff that has largely gone physically remote but is still very much connected.
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
November 27, 2023
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The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
Best Of 2023: Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
As Callahan looks back on the year behind, inspiration emerges for the year ahead.
Best Of 2023: Building Vibrant Communities
No matter how a credit union defines its community, strengthening that common bond is a major role for credit unions.
Holiday Spending Is Poised To Reach Nearly $1 Billion
Consumers are spending 60% more than they did a decade ago, and data shows credit union members might be especially likely to put this year’s ...
Jen Kuhn On Leadership
The Bank-Fund Staff executive focuses on employee empowerment in her role as chief human resources officer.
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
The Coverage Ratio Is Falling
Delinquency is climbing back to historic norms, but if increases continue at the current rate, credit unions will need to bulk up provisions to properly ...
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions In 2023
Competition is lively among the ranks of leading core processing platform providers.
Chad Carrington On Leadership
Golden 1’s CIO is guiding a staff that has largely gone physically remote but is still very much connected.
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
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Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
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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.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
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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.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
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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.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
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To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Liquid Assets Are Back To Pre-Covid Levels. Markets Are Pricing For Dovish Fed.