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.
Investment Balances Climb Higher In 3Q 2020
December 14, 2020
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Deposit growth underpins a 3.4% increase in investment balances for the industry. See what else happened in the investment portfolio.
A Regional View Of Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
December 14, 2020
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Credit unions in the West reported the largest decline in ROA. See what else has happened across the United States.
Credit Union Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
December 14, 2020
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Concerned with cooperative values and not stock prices, credit unions have sacrificed short-term earnings to bolster reserves and give members a break on fees.
2021 Economic Outlook: Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
December 8, 2020
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Join Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, for a discussion about the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on 3Q 2020 Performance Data for all U.S. Credit Unions.
A Very Challenging Year Ends With Encouraging News
December 7, 2020
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
3Q 2020 Trendwatch
November 10, 2020
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Election Week Arrives, Economists Contemplate Various Scenarios
November 5, 2020
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
November 2, 2020
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Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
A Dive Into Interchange Income
October 26, 2020
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A study of performance data from nearly 150 credit unions sheds light on what is happening beneath the broad categories represented on the 5300 Call Report.
New Branch Strategies For A New 2020
October 19, 2020
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Credit unions have made deposit and market share gains during the year; now, many must re-evaluate their branch channels as they work to better align products and services with the changing needs of members.
Investment Balances Climb Higher In 3Q 2020
Deposit growth underpins a 3.4% increase in investment balances for the industry. See what else happened in the investment portfolio.
A Regional View Of Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
Credit unions in the West reported the largest decline in ROA. See what else has happened across the United States.
Credit Union Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
Concerned with cooperative values and not stock prices, credit unions have sacrificed short-term earnings to bolster reserves and give members a break on fees.
2021 Economic Outlook: Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
Join Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, for ...
3Q 2020 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Election Week Arrives, Economists Contemplate Various Scenarios
This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact ...
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
A Dive Into Interchange Income
A study of performance data from nearly 150 credit unions sheds light on what is happening beneath the broad categories represented on the 5300 Call ...
New Branch Strategies For A New 2020
Credit unions have made deposit and market share gains during the year; now, many must re-evaluate their branch channels as they work to better align ...
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The Merchant Services Advantage For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Payment capabilities increasingly shape how business owners evaluate their primary financial institution
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
Aaron Passman
Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That’s why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire organization.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
Marc Rapport
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Amplify Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Closing The “Confidence Gap:” Using Segmentation To Deepen Member Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can’t deepen loyalty with a one-size-fits-all experience. Life-stage segmentation helps institutions build relevance, confidence, and trust.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
When Everyone Owns The Member Experience, No One Does
Marc Rapport
Shared ownership can quietly fracture a member journey. FORUM Credit Union leans on clear accountability to keep channels aligned.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience
Marc Rapport
Member experience leaders talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
A Very Challenging Year Ends With Encouraging News