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.
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement’s investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
December 30, 2019
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In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
The Art Of Choosing A Data Scientist
December 16, 2019
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How Wings Financial Credit Union uses internal partnerships to identify outsiders with the right aptitude and attitude.
Economic & Investment Insights That Could Impact Your Cooperative In 2020
December 11, 2019
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Join Callahan & Associates and 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 3Q 2019 Performance Data.
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
December 9, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trade Remains A Wild Card
December 5, 2019
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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.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
November 26, 2019
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Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
November 19, 2019
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Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement's investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
The Art Of Choosing A Data Scientist
How Wings Financial Credit Union uses internal partnerships to identify outsiders with the right aptitude and attitude.
Economic & Investment Insights That Could Impact Your Cooperative In 2020
Join Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, managing director of ALM First's Investment Management Group and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for ...
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
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 behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Trade Remains A Wild Card