What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
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.
Serve & Advocate: 2 Steps to Achieve Local and National Impact
July 12, 2016
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A recent study showed that high impact organizations cannot achieve large-scale social change through service delivery alone. Here’s one way to raise your advocacy voice as well.
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
July 12, 2016
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Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look like if they called on credit unions?
About Ed Callahan…
July 12, 2016
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In the final analysis you can say many things about a man’s life… some men are admired, some are respected, some are envied, some are feared… and countless other adjectives and accolades. But, in the final analysis, the most important thing you can say about a great man is… he will be missed.
Stats And Real People Tell The Digital Tale
July 11, 2016
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Mobile banking adoption lag? SWBC panelists describe their yen for mobile integration combined with financial education.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
July 11, 2016
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Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
5 Graphs That Show How Technology Offers A Competitive Advantage
July 4, 2016
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Credit unions with strong technology offerings outperform their peers in growth, penetration, and average relationships.
A Move In Rates Has Hijacked My Budget. Now What?
July 4, 2016
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How three possible rate paths could throw a curveball during the 2017 budgeting process.
Align With Members, Not Markets
July 4, 2016
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Credit unions’ overarching focus on creating and delivering value to members provides a solid foundation for steady performance while markets whipsaw in the face of uncertainties.
In The Year 2025
June 30, 2016
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Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
Is That All There Is?
June 30, 2016
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The knee-jerk reaction to the Brexit vote is over, but the extent of the fallout is still unknown.
Serve & Advocate: 2 Steps to Achieve Local and National Impact
A recent study showed that high impact organizations cannot achieve large-scale social change through service delivery alone. Here’s one way to raise your advocacy voice ...
If Credit Unions Were Called to Capitol Hill
Last week, CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks were summoned by Congress to defend their management of bailout funds. What would it look ...
About Ed Callahan…
In the final analysis you can say many things about a man's life… some men are admired, some are respected, some are envied, some are ...
Stats And Real People Tell The Digital Tale
Mobile banking adoption lag? SWBC panelists describe their yen for mobile integration combined with financial education.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
5 Graphs That Show How Technology Offers A Competitive Advantage
Credit unions with strong technology offerings outperform their peers in growth, penetration, and average relationships.
Align With Members, Not Markets
Credit unions’ overarching focus on creating and delivering value to members provides a solid foundation for steady performance while markets whipsaw in the face of ...
In The Year 2025
Future shock, building a credit union blockchain, and a sustainable initiative to create credit union awareness were all topics at America’s Credit Union Conference.
Is That All There Is?
The knee-jerk reaction to the Brexit vote is over, but the extent of the fallout is still unknown.
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Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
A Move In Rates Has Hijacked My Budget. Now What?