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 Floodgates Have Opened
May 6, 2015
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Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
How Back-End Cooperation Will Help 6 Credit Unions Cut Compliance Costs By $200K
May 5, 2015
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Six small credit unions have projected more than $200,000 in compliance costs savings over the next two years with their new CUSO — and they say that’s just the beginning.
Price Risk In The Credit Union Investment Portfolio
May 4, 2015
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How would a bump in interest rates affect investments at U.S. credit unions?
Bonds Are Losing Their Grip On Leadership
April 30, 2015
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Dow futures are down 20 points in preopening trading and bond prices are close to unchanged to start the last day of April.
What’s On Your Performance Report?
April 27, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com highlights ratios all credit unions should be tracking according to the roles that should be tracking them.
Why Credit Unions Need To Benchmark And How To Avoid Pitfalls
April 27, 2015
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This Graphic Of The Week offers five reasons to start benchmarking today and three strategies to make the most of benchmarking efforts.
5 Ratios Every CLO Should Know
April 27, 2015
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Lending officers are under constant pressure to produce loans. These five benchmarks give CLOs a place to start when managing lending activities and communicating about the health and growth of the credit union.
3 Ratios Every COO Must Know
April 27, 2015
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The combination of many ratios offers a complete picture of a credit union’s operational performance. These three will help COOs communicate successes and opportunities in meeting overall goals.
5 Ratios Every CEO Must Know
April 27, 2015
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Jack-of-all-trades, master of none. These benchmarks help CEOs lead their entire organization — from finance to marketing and everything in between.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
April 23, 2015
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As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
How Back-End Cooperation Will Help 6 Credit Unions Cut Compliance Costs By $200K
Six small credit unions have projected more than $200,000 in compliance costs savings over the next two years with their new CUSO — and they ...
Price Risk In The Credit Union Investment Portfolio
How would a bump in interest rates affect investments at U.S. credit unions?
Bonds Are Losing Their Grip On Leadership
Dow futures are down 20 points in preopening trading and bond prices are close to unchanged to start the last day of April.
What’s On Your Performance Report?
This week, CreditUnions.com highlights ratios all credit unions should be tracking according to the roles that should be tracking them.
Why Credit Unions Need To Benchmark And How To Avoid Pitfalls
This Graphic Of The Week offers five reasons to start benchmarking today and three strategies to make the most of benchmarking efforts.
5 Ratios Every CLO Should Know
Lending officers are under constant pressure to produce loans. These five benchmarks give CLOs a place to start when managing lending activities and communicating about ...
3 Ratios Every COO Must Know
The combination of many ratios offers a complete picture of a credit union’s operational performance. These three will help COOs communicate successes and opportunities in ...
5 Ratios Every CEO Must Know
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none. These benchmarks help CEOs lead their entire organization — from finance to marketing and everything in between.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
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.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
The Floodgates Have Opened