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.
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Industry Performance Indicators for Credit Unions Under $500 million
October 15, 2024
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When comparing your institution’s performance to industry averages, credit unions executives may struggle to find meaningful insights that reflect their unique challenges and opportunities. Credit unions under $500M in assets make up 84% of the industry, according to the latest NCUA data. However, their impact is often underrepresented in overall industry statistics where averages are
Industry Snapshot: Credit Union Fields Of Membership
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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.
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.
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.
A New Way to Measure Impact
September 1, 2024
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To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Trendwatch 2Q24
August 14, 2024
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends shaping credit unions in 2Q24. Hosted by Jay Johnson, Chief Collaboration Officer, and Alex Gekas, Vice President of Marketing, at Callahan & Associates, this webinar offers a deep dive into vital financial and operational metrics, industry benchmarks, and strategies for success in today’s challenging economic
Turning Data Into Loan Growth For Your Credit Union
August 8, 2024
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Credit unions must leverage every tool at their disposal if they want to stay one step ahead of their competition—and one step ahead of rising member expectations. Having the ability to quickly sort and analyze your data allows you to identify high-quality opportunities to engage members when it matters most. During this insightful webinar we
NCUA’s New NSF/OD Fee Reporting
July 16, 2024
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As of 1Q24, the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) now requires credit unions over $1B in assets to report total income earned through NSF and Overdraft (OD) fees. This new mandate highlights regulator’s increasing focus on NSF/OD fee policy, and brings a wave of questions and concerns for credit union leaders charged with managing their
Harnessing Predictive Analytics For Superior Member Personalization
July 11, 2024
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In this webinar, experts in data, product and marketing will demonstrate how predictive analytics can transform your member interactions and drive unparalleled satisfaction.
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 Performance Indicators for Credit Unions Under $500 million
When comparing your institution’s performance to industry averages, credit unions executives may struggle to find meaningful insights that reflect their unique challenges and opportunities. Credit ...
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.
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 ...
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.
A New Way to Measure Impact
To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Trendwatch 2Q24
Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends shaping credit unions in 2Q24. Hosted by Jay Johnson, Chief Collaboration Officer, and Alex Gekas, ...
Turning Data Into Loan Growth For Your Credit Union
Credit unions must leverage every tool at their disposal if they want to stay one step ahead of their competition—and one step ahead of rising ...
NCUA’s New NSF/OD Fee Reporting
As of 1Q24, the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) now requires credit unions over $1B in assets to report total income earned through NSF and ...
Harnessing Predictive Analytics For Superior Member Personalization
In this webinar, experts in data, product and marketing will demonstrate how predictive analytics can transform your member interactions and drive unparalleled satisfaction.
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