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.
CDFI 2023: Grants, Certification and Compliance-OH MY!
May 3, 2023
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Watch now to learn all the most up to date information regarding All Things CDFI
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications
April 24, 2023
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The accounting standard concerning intent and ability was violated, and those charged with governance and oversight of the bank failed in their roles. All of these parties should be held accountable.
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
April 24, 2023
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What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
April 17, 2023
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Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Something Finally Broke: A Recap Of Banking Turmoil
April 17, 2023
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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.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
April 13, 2023
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This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 Final Four
March 28, 2023
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The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
A Strategy To Build A Stash Of Non-Member Cash
March 27, 2023
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GreenState Credit Union has refined the art of managing its liquidity pipeline with non-member deposits.
Upside Surprises Spark Market Repricing
March 20, 2023
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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.
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
March 20, 2023
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The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
CDFI 2023: Grants, Certification and Compliance-OH MY!
Watch now to learn all the most up to date information regarding All Things CDFI
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
Something Finally Broke: A Recap Of Banking Turmoil
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
2023 Credit Card Market Overview
This session, presented by TRK Advisors and Elan Credit Card, will explore how credit unions are competing against dominant credit card issuers and what to expect in 2023.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 Final Four
The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
A Strategy To Build A Stash Of Non-Member Cash
GreenState Credit Union has refined the art of managing its liquidity pipeline with non-member deposits.
Upside Surprises Spark Market Repricing
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
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.
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: FASB And Auditor Implications