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.
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.
How Martin Eakes Became The Most Hated Man In America (By Payday Lenders)
November 18, 2019
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The CEO of the Self-Help credit unions uses secondary capital to fight predatory lending and protect financially vulnerable consumers.
Secondary Capital, New HQs, Record Originations
November 18, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
November 18, 2019
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Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
3Q19 Trendwatch
November 13, 2019
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways from Trendwatch 3Q 2019
November 13, 2019
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The loan-to-share ratio falls, and other can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Of Giveback And Growth
November 12, 2019
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Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the credit union grow?
Military Credit Unions Lead The Way On Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
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This Veterans Day, see how military credit unions stack up to the industry as a whole.
Fed On Hold
November 7, 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.
How Does Lending At Your Credit Union Perform Against Peers?
November 7, 2019
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An interactive dashboard by Callahan & Associates offers insight into the loan portfolio of any credit union in the United States.
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.
How Martin Eakes Became The Most Hated Man In America (By Payday Lenders)
The CEO of the Self-Help credit unions uses secondary capital to fight predatory lending and protect financially vulnerable consumers.
Secondary Capital, New HQs, Record Originations
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy ...
3Q19 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways from Trendwatch 3Q 2019
The loan-to-share ratio falls, and other can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Of Giveback And Growth
Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the ...
Military Credit Unions Lead The Way On Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, see how military credit unions stack up to the industry as a whole.
How Does Lending At Your Credit Union Perform Against Peers?
An interactive dashboard by Callahan & Associates offers insight into the loan portfolio of any credit union in the United States.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Fed On Hold