Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
January 2, 2023
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Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital transactions. The credit union’s average member age is 42 but aims to reduce that to 35. Growing new business among young adults is imperative for any financial institution. Credit unions
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
December 19, 2022
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
December 5, 2022
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The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
November 28, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
November 21, 2022
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Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
Fed Opens Door To Slowing The Pace Of Hikes
November 21, 2022
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
November 21, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Rising Rates Drive Down Share Growth
November 21, 2022
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A confluence of major factors have resulted in some of the weakest share growth in several years.
3Q22 Trendwatch
November 18, 2022
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Watch Trendwatch to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 3Q 2022 data.
How To Build Lasting Ties With Young Members
Top-Level Takeaways Atomic Credit Union operates 58 student-run school branches. Graduated student-run branch members account for approximately 5% of total membership and 12% of digital ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
For CommunityAmerica, Less Core Is More
The Kansas City credit union had separate systems for personal and business banking but expects to gain efficiencies by combining the two systems into one.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 2)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Loan-To-Share Ratio Increases With Rate Bumps
Increases in the federal funds rate normally have a negative effect on the loan-to-share ratio, but things were different in the third quarter.
Fed Opens Door To Slowing The Pace Of Hikes
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Rising Rates Drive Down Share Growth
A confluence of major factors have resulted in some of the weakest share growth in several years.
3Q22 Trendwatch
Watch Trendwatch to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 3Q 2022 data.
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
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 behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.