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
Finance
Your hub to learn how credit unions manage assets and liabilities, boost non-interest income, improve efficiencies and productivity, and maximize returns.
Top Finance Articles
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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q15
August 19, 2015
No Comments
Second quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including loans, shares, and variety of income.
Executive Compensation Is A Give And Take
August 11, 2015
No Comments
A balanced salary strategy considers what other executives make as well as the credit union’s financial health.
Associated Credit Union Posts 34% Increase In Loans
August 11, 2015
No Comments
A 53% year-over-year increase in auto loans underpins strong lending performance at the Georgia credit union.
Deals On Wheels
August 3, 2015
No Comments
How WSECU turned a coasting RV lending program into a true income vehicle.
The Argument For Doubling Down On Deposits
July 30, 2015
No Comments
While banks drop free checking and debit reward programs, credit unions see checking accounts as the first stepping stone in building deeper member relationships.
The Fed Should Give Itself Room To Breathe
July 30, 2015
No Comments
This indecision over whether to tighten rates is wasted angst.
Supplemental Capital And Credit Unions
July 27, 2015
No Comments
As of March 31, 2015, natural person credit unions reported a total of $217.4 million in supplemental capital. What is this capital and where does it come from?
A Second Chance To Make A Capital Impression
July 27, 2015
No Comments
What sources of supplemental capital can credit unions access and how are they using those funds to improve the long-term health of their organizations and membership? Learn this and more on CreditUnions.com.
A Capital Initiative At Fairfax County Credit Union
July 27, 2015
No Comments
In 2010, Fairfax County Credit Union received supplemental capital from the U.S. Treasury. Here’s how it used those funds to improve the long-term health of the credit union and its membership.
Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital
July 27, 2015
No Comments
Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q15
Second quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including loans, shares, and variety of income.
Executive Compensation Is A Give And Take
A balanced salary strategy considers what other executives make as well as the credit union’s financial health.
Associated Credit Union Posts 34% Increase In Loans
A 53% year-over-year increase in auto loans underpins strong lending performance at the Georgia credit union.
The Argument For Doubling Down On Deposits
While banks drop free checking and debit reward programs, credit unions see checking accounts as the first stepping stone in building deeper member relationships.
Supplemental Capital And Credit Unions
As of March 31, 2015, natural person credit unions reported a total of $217.4 million in supplemental capital. What is this capital and where does ...
A Second Chance To Make A Capital Impression
What sources of supplemental capital can credit unions access and how are they using those funds to improve the long-term health of their organizations and ...
A Capital Initiative At Fairfax County Credit Union
In 2010, Fairfax County Credit Union received supplemental capital from the U.S. Treasury. Here’s how it used those funds to improve the long-term health of ...
Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital
Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
Browse Topics
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
The Fed Should Give Itself Room To Breathe