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.
Optimism Cools, COVID Remains In Driver’s Seat
August 10, 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.
When Remote Work Becomes Routine
July 27, 2020
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How has the financial audit changed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic? Four auditors and two credit unions weigh in.
What’s Happening In Non-Interest Income?
July 22, 2020
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Early data from Callahan & Associates’ new non-interest income tool shows dramatic differences in NII strategy among credit unions.
Economic Outlook Becomes Even Less Certain
July 9, 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.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
June 30, 2020
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The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
Happy Independence Day In Credit Union Land
June 29, 2020
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This Fourth of July, Callahan & Associates is celebrating patriotically named credit unions with a look at how they return value to their member-owners.
Navigating Unprecedented Economic Data: The Latest Investment Insights For Credit Unions
June 11, 2020
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Join Jason Haley, managing director of ALM First’s Investment Management Group 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 1Q 2020 Performance Data for all U.S. Credit Unions.
Despite Depression-like Unemployment, Markets Rebound
June 10, 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.
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.
When Remote Work Becomes Routine
How has the financial audit changed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic? Four auditors and two credit unions weigh in.
What’s Happening In Non-Interest Income?
Early data from Callahan & Associates’ new non-interest income tool shows dramatic differences in NII strategy among credit unions.
Economic Outlook Becomes Even Less Certain
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 ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
Happy Independence Day In Credit Union Land
This Fourth of July, Callahan & Associates is celebrating patriotically named credit unions with a look at how they return value to their member-owners.
Navigating Unprecedented Economic Data: The Latest Investment Insights For Credit Unions
Join Jason Haley, managing director of ALM First's Investment Management Group and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, for a ...
Despite Depression-like Unemployment, Markets Rebound
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 ...
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 ...
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After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
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How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
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RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
Optimism Cools, COVID Remains In Driver’s Seat