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.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 2)
June 30, 2021
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Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
June 30, 2021
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12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
How Will Lessons From The Pandemic Shape The Future Of Credit Unions
June 24, 2021
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As economies reopen and life regains a sense of normalcy, the industry must consider how business might evolve in the years ahead.
Investment Trends & Insights For A Changing Economic Landscape
June 22, 2021
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Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, hold a discussion about the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on 1Q 2021 Performance Data for all U.S. Credit Unions.
The Inflation Debate Continues
June 14, 2021
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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 Union Investment Balances Surpass $700 Billion
May 31, 2021
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COVID-19 relief payments underpin a continued surge in deposits, challenging loan and investment portfolios to keep pace.
Economic Optimism Runs High
May 17, 2021
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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.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
1Q21 Trendwatch
May 12, 2021
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
In Search Of Savings? Try Tapping Employee Talent.
May 3, 2021
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An internal group tasked with reducing expenses and maximizing efficiency at TruWest Credit Union finds bright ideas in employee suggestions.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 2)
Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and ...
Investment Trends & Insights For A Changing Economic Landscape
Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, hold a ...
The Inflation Debate Continues
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Union Investment Balances Surpass $700 Billion
COVID-19 relief payments underpin a continued surge in deposits, challenging loan and investment portfolios to keep pace.
Economic Optimism Runs High
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
1Q21 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
In Search Of Savings? Try Tapping Employee Talent.
An internal group tasked with reducing expenses and maximizing efficiency at TruWest Credit Union finds bright ideas in employee suggestions.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
How Will Lessons From The Pandemic Shape The Future Of Credit Unions