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.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm
April 20, 2015
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This “fundamentally flawed” policy actually creates a capital problem.
Employment And Salary Trends In The U.S. Financial Services Industry
April 20, 2015
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Credit unions demonstrate a commitment to add numbers to their employee rosters and dollars to their employee salaries.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
April 19, 2015
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Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against “material risks.”
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
April 17, 2015
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Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
The Slow Shake Off
April 16, 2015
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Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
April 16, 2015
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Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
GECU’s Blue Ocean Strategy
April 13, 2015
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Learn the four ways GECU differentiates itself.
Through their Actions, Members Tell AAFCU It’s Doing Something Right
April 13, 2015
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Beyond the rhetoric, AAFCU members demonstrate that shared branching is a service they need and use.
19.2% Loan Growth Drives Navy Federal’s Second Quarter Results
April 13, 2015
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Growth in loans, members, and employees yield an impressive “First Look” at the nation’s largest credit union’s second quarter data.
Building a Brand from the Inside Out
April 13, 2015
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A branding change that began with senior management has inspired employees and spurred phenomenal growth.
Employment And Salary Trends In The U.S. Financial Services Industry
Credit unions demonstrate a commitment to add numbers to their employee rosters and dollars to their employee salaries.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against "material risks."
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
The Slow Shake Off
Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
Through their Actions, Members Tell AAFCU It’s Doing Something Right
Beyond the rhetoric, AAFCU members demonstrate that shared branching is a service they need and use.
19.2% Loan Growth Drives Navy Federal’s Second Quarter Results
Growth in loans, members, and employees yield an impressive “First Look” at the nation’s largest credit union’s second quarter data.
Building a Brand from the Inside Out
A branding change that began with senior management has inspired employees and spurred phenomenal growth.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
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.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm