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.
China Cracks Again
January 7, 2016
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A drop in the Chinese currency sparks a new wave of selling.
Equity Investment Is A Big Idea For 2016
January 4, 2016
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Crowdfunding provides opportunities for credit unions, small businesses, investors, and local communities.
The Collector’s 3-Step Guide To Resolving Delinquent Accounts
December 7, 2015
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Here are some time-tested ways to research, communicate, and “close the sale” that works for the debtor and the credit union.
A Return To Normal
December 3, 2015
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After the big jump in October payrolls, a more normal gain is expected.
Banking’s Not Getting “Uberized” But Analytics Do Matter
November 30, 2015
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Credit unions should get together to tackle data, overcome challenges, and compete.
Credit Unions Lend More Than $1 Billion A Day So Far In 2015
November 23, 2015
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States all across the nation posted significant year-to-date growth in mortgage originations when compared to the same time frame last year.
4 Things To Know About Auto Lending In Third Quarter 2015
November 19, 2015
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Auto lending is the power behind this quarters never-before-seen lending activity. Here’s why.
Double Or Nothing
November 19, 2015
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Movement in the excess reserve rate could mean a major increase in income.
Highlights From Third Quarter 2015 Industry Performance
November 18, 2015
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Learn by how much the industry has increased its asset base, loans, shares, member relationships, and more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2015
November 18, 2015
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Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
Equity Investment Is A Big Idea For 2016
Crowdfunding provides opportunities for credit unions, small businesses, investors, and local communities.
The Collector’s 3-Step Guide To Resolving Delinquent Accounts
Here are some time-tested ways to research, communicate, and “close the sale” that works for the debtor and the credit union.
A Return To Normal
After the big jump in October payrolls, a more normal gain is expected.
Banking’s Not Getting “Uberized” But Analytics Do Matter
Credit unions should get together to tackle data, overcome challenges, and compete.
Credit Unions Lend More Than $1 Billion A Day So Far In 2015
States all across the nation posted significant year-to-date growth in mortgage originations when compared to the same time frame last year.
4 Things To Know About Auto Lending In Third Quarter 2015
Auto lending is the power behind this quarters never-before-seen lending activity. Here's why.
Double Or Nothing
Movement in the excess reserve rate could mean a major increase in income.
Highlights From Third Quarter 2015 Industry Performance
Learn by how much the industry has increased its asset base, loans, shares, member relationships, and more.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2015
Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
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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.
China Cracks Again