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.
More Questions Than Answers On Economy In Fourth Quarter
October 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.
4 Takeaways From The ALM First Financial Forum
October 4, 2019
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The global economy provided a colorful backdrop for credit union financial executives, board members, and leaders planning for the coming year.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
October 1, 2019
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Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (2Q19)
September 20, 2019
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Credit union membership grew 3.7% and earnings pushed ROA up 6 basis points year-over-year. What else happened in second quarter?
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
September 16, 2019
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By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Card Lending At Cooperatives Is Strong in the Second Quarter of 2019
September 11, 2019
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As credit card lending nationwide continues to rise, consumers are increasingly looking to credit unions as a source of lending.
Assessing The Current Investment Landscape
September 10, 2019
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Join Jason Haley, managing director of ALM First’s Investment Management Group and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development at Trust for Credit Unions, for a discussion about the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on second quarter 2019 performance data for all U.S
Branching Evolves As Membership Grows
September 6, 2019
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New takes on service delivery at U.S. credit unions increase operational efficiencies and attract new members.
No Sleepy August As Trade Tensions Ratchet Up
September 4, 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.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
August 26, 2019
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Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
4 Takeaways From The ALM First Financial Forum
The global economy provided a colorful backdrop for credit union financial executives, board members, and leaders planning for the coming year.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (2Q19)
Credit union membership grew 3.7% and earnings pushed ROA up 6 basis points year-over-year. What else happened in second quarter?
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Card Lending At Cooperatives Is Strong in the Second Quarter of 2019
As credit card lending nationwide continues to rise, consumers are increasingly looking to credit unions as a source of lending.
Assessing The Current Investment Landscape
Join Jason Haley, managing director of ALM First's Investment Management Group and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development at Trust for Credit Unions, for ...
Branching Evolves As Membership Grows
New takes on service delivery at U.S. credit unions increase operational efficiencies and attract new members.
No Sleepy August As Trade Tensions Ratchet Up
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 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
More Questions Than Answers On Economy In Fourth Quarter