Robert Cashman On Leadership
October 27, 2024
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The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
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Who’s Using AI? It Depends On The Department.
October 21, 2024
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The introduction of generative AI has transformed the business world in just two years. Here’s how adoption varies by job function.
Industry Snapshot: Credit Union Fields Of Membership
October 14, 2024
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Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
50 Basis Points. No Unanimous Agreement.
October 7, 2024
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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.
AI Isn’t Just For Business. Fraudsters Love It, Too.
October 7, 2024
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When it comes to AI and ChatGPT, the intelligence might be artificial but the fraud is real.
Americans Aren’t Ready For Retirement. Credit Unions Can Help.
September 30, 2024
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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.
More Branches, But Smaller And Smarter
September 23, 2024
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Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Robert Cashman On Leadership
The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
Who’s Using AI? It Depends On The Department.
The introduction of generative AI has transformed the business world in just two years. Here’s how adoption varies by job function.
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.
AI Isn’t Just For Business. Fraudsters Love It, Too.
When it comes to AI and ChatGPT, the intelligence might be artificial but the fraud is real.
Americans Aren’t Ready For Retirement. Credit Unions Can Help.
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 ...
More Branches, But Smaller And Smarter
Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Six data points showcase what's happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
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3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
Roman Ojala
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Macroeconomics: First-Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
Andrew Lepczyk
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Risk In Motion: Why Your Risk Program Needs To Move Faster
Callahan & Associates
Risk might or might not impact your organization, but you must be ready regardless.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Tony Waltrich
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
Sherry Virden
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
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.
Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
Savana Morie
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
From Internship To Credit Union Career
Aaron Passman
With the academic year over, students across the country are moving into internships — some of those young workers will be the future of the industry.
Is It Time To Rethink In-House Collections? Strategic Considerations For Financial Institutions.
Callahan & Associates
Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
Forging A Bridge From Classroom To Career
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union internship programs address equity and access, offering the extra credit students need as they prepare to enter the workforce.
50 Basis Points. No Unanimous Agreement.