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.
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.
How To Leverage Data For Better Strategic Planning
August 26, 2019
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Incorporating peer analysis is an ideal way to enhance the impact of planning season.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
August 26, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
August 26, 2019
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St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
BI Teams, Growth, And Payday Alternatives
August 19, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
August 19, 2019
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A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next for the Michigan cooperative?
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
August 15, 2019
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Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
6 Ways To Boost Non-Interest Income
August 12, 2019
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A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
How To Move At The Speed Of Technology
August 12, 2019
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Four years ago, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union adopted the Agile Method for its IT project management. See why the new model helps the credit union move faster.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
How To Leverage Data For Better Strategic Planning
Incorporating peer analysis is an ideal way to enhance the impact of planning season.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
BI Teams, Growth, And Payday Alternatives
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next ...
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
6 Ways To Boost Non-Interest Income
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
How To Move At The Speed Of Technology
Four years ago, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union adopted the Agile Method for its IT project management. See why the new model helps the ...
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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.
No Sleepy August As Trade Tensions Ratchet Up