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.
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.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
Best Practices For Business Intelligence Projects
April 23, 2021
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The April Credit Union Power BI User Group — featuring Kelly Gage, senior business intelligence analyst at Red Canoe Credit Union — tackled how to avoid mistakes and make the most of business intelligence projects and reporting processes.
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
April 19, 2021
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Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic landscape.
Cannabis Banking In 2021
April 14, 2021
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Alan Hanson, attorney with Gleam Law and Pat Duncan, vice president of compliance, Community First Credit Union, discuss the trends and risks in credit unions providing loans to cannabis businesses.
Community And Member Investments Support Resiliency For The Recovery Ahead
April 12, 2021
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Health and economic indicators are promising, but local, national, and regulatory challenges persist.
Robust Economic Growth Expected
April 12, 2021
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This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
A Strategy To Make Marketing Pack A More Powerful Punch
April 8, 2021
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Randolph-Brooks FCU adopted an agency model for its marketing department more than a decade ago and has lessons to share for credit unions of all sizes.
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
April 5, 2021
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The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
March 29, 2021
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Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better for all.
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.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
Best Practices For Business Intelligence Projects
The April Credit Union Power BI User Group — featuring Kelly Gage, senior business intelligence analyst at Red Canoe Credit Union — tackled how to ...
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic ...
Cannabis Banking In 2021
Alan Hanson, attorney with Gleam Law and Pat Duncan, vice president of compliance, Community First Credit Union, discuss the trends and risks in credit unions ...
Robust Economic Growth Expected
This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment ...
A Strategy To Make Marketing Pack A More Powerful Punch
Randolph-Brooks FCU adopted an agency model for its marketing department more than a decade ago and has lessons to share for credit unions of all ...
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better ...
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Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
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Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
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A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
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The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
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Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
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A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
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Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
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Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
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From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
Community And Member Investments Support Resiliency For The Recovery Ahead