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.
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 2)
June 8, 2020
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Cooperatives keep their sights on short-term investments as cash balances grow and participation in derivative programs declines.
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 1)
June 2, 2020
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Credit unions report the largest quarterly increase in investment balances on record as cash balances surge amid economic uncertainty and rate cuts push down investment yield.
Tales From The Data: Credit Unions And COVID-19
May 18, 2020
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Early first quarter data shows the industry balance sheet is changing as credit unions respond to COVID-19.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2020
May 15, 2020
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The first quarter of 2020 is in the books. Credit unions are tasked with financially guiding members through COVID-19. How credit unions are positioned and more insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
1Q 2020 Trendwatch
May 14, 2020
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
No Consensus On Shape Of Ultimate Recovery
May 6, 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.
How CDFI Can Help Credit Unions Weather This Storm
May 6, 2020
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In these unprecedented times, credit unions are stepping up to the challenge by lending to their members (often low to moderate income workers). This increased lending is valuable and necessary, but it also generates risk and a need for increased loan loss reserves.
Helping Members Through Uncertain Times: Key Considerations For Credit Unions
May 4, 2020
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The proper response will make a big impact but needs to be comprehensive and consider multiple risks.
Retail Delivery Grew In 2019 And Must Adapt In 2020
April 27, 2020
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Through 2019, traditional retail delivery continued to develop as credit unions increased branch and employee counts. In 2020, as the novel coronavirus begins to impact operational strategies, credit unions may shift focus to remote support networks in an effort to offer sustained member value.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
April 15, 2020
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Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at fourth quarter?
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 2)
Cooperatives keep their sights on short-term investments as cash balances grow and participation in derivative programs declines.
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 1)
Credit unions report the largest quarterly increase in investment balances on record as cash balances surge amid economic uncertainty and rate cuts push down investment ...
Tales From The Data: Credit Unions And COVID-19
Early first quarter data shows the industry balance sheet is changing as credit unions respond to COVID-19.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2020
The first quarter of 2020 is in the books. Credit unions are tasked with financially guiding members through COVID-19. How credit unions are positioned and ...
1Q 2020 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
How CDFI Can Help Credit Unions Weather This Storm
In these unprecedented times, credit unions are stepping up to the challenge by lending to their members (often low to moderate income workers). This increased ...
Helping Members Through Uncertain Times: Key Considerations For Credit Unions
The proper response will make a big impact but needs to be comprehensive and consider multiple risks.
Retail Delivery Grew In 2019 And Must Adapt In 2020
Through 2019, traditional retail delivery continued to develop as credit unions increased branch and employee counts. In 2020, as the novel coronavirus begins to impact ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (4Q19)
Despite a slow first quarter, the industry reported strong growth across core financials in the past 12 months. What else should credit unions know at ...
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Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.
Community Financial Institutions Need A New Playbook To Combat Scams
Callahan & Associates
Fraud is increasing and becoming more sophisticated – and it’s often not caught until it’s too late.
The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
No Consensus On Shape Of Ultimate Recovery