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.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe
June 25, 2015
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The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
4 Ways The Sand States Have Dusted Themselves Off
June 22, 2015
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Hard hit during the recession, the Sand States kickoff 2015 with a return to growth.
Instantaneous Shock Analysis Provides Misleading IRR Results For Credit Unions
June 22, 2015
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More plausible interest rate scenarios would better serve the industry in planning for rising rates.
More Than A Name
June 22, 2015
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When TDECU sponsored the University of Houston’s new football stadium in 2014 it wanted more than a partnership.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
June 18, 2015
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This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
The Roles Less Traveled
June 11, 2015
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Two credit unions explain why logic trumps tradition when it comes to their division of responsibilities.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
June 11, 2015
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Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
How Charlotte Metro’s Matrix Makes Big Data Byte-Sized
June 8, 2015
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This North Carolina credit union scores with targeted marketing driven by philosophy of dealing with the data it can handle.
How Efficiency Can Drive Sustainable Loan Growth
June 8, 2015
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Assessing your credit union’s loan approval processes can show where automation can boost operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
Bonds Still Present No Gift
June 4, 2015
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The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
4 Ways The Sand States Have Dusted Themselves Off
Hard hit during the recession, the Sand States kickoff 2015 with a return to growth.
Instantaneous Shock Analysis Provides Misleading IRR Results For Credit Unions
More plausible interest rate scenarios would better serve the industry in planning for rising rates.
More Than A Name
When TDECU sponsored the University of Houston’s new football stadium in 2014 it wanted more than a partnership.
Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless
This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
The Roles Less Traveled
Two credit unions explain why logic trumps tradition when it comes to their division of responsibilities.
Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight
Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
How Charlotte Metro’s Matrix Makes Big Data Byte-Sized
This North Carolina credit union scores with targeted marketing driven by philosophy of dealing with the data it can handle.
How Efficiency Can Drive Sustainable Loan Growth
Assessing your credit union’s loan approval processes can show where automation can boost operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
Bonds Still Present No Gift
The German bond market led the way on Wednesday as the 10-year note closed the day at 0.85%.
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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.
The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe