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.
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
April 22, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Funding The Balance Sheet: Insights Into Advanced Liquidity Management
April 18, 2019
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ALM First Financial Institute presenters provide in-depth look at funding, liquidity options, and strategies as asset liability management stays top of mind.
Cornhusker Cooperatives Report Strong Year For 2018
April 15, 2019
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Nebraska’s 60 credit unions turned out a year of positive performance among all major metrics.
Keystone Co-Ops Lend Well To End The Year Well
April 12, 2019
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Pennsylvania credit unions exceeded the national average in loan growth while keeping delinquencies below average.
To Meet Long-Term Goals, 2 Credit Unions Go Short
April 8, 2019
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How a flat yield curve and a 2-year-old regulation are pushing two credit unions toward more conservative investment portfolios.
Go Short, Take Flight, And Strong Performance
April 8, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornerstone League Cooperatives Corral Another Strong Year
April 8, 2019
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Callahan data shows record loan originations as well as an uptick in ROA in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Buckeye State Credit Unions End The Year Strong
April 8, 2019
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Callahan data shows uptick in all major metrics for Ohio’s 264 member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
April 8, 2019
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Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus
April 3, 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.
Balance Sheet Basics, Social Media Command, And A New Vision
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Funding The Balance Sheet: Insights Into Advanced Liquidity Management
ALM First Financial Institute presenters provide in-depth look at funding, liquidity options, and strategies as asset liability management stays top of mind.
Cornhusker Cooperatives Report Strong Year For 2018
Nebraska’s 60 credit unions turned out a year of positive performance among all major metrics.
Keystone Co-Ops Lend Well To End The Year Well
Pennsylvania credit unions exceeded the national average in loan growth while keeping delinquencies below average.
To Meet Long-Term Goals, 2 Credit Unions Go Short
How a flat yield curve and a 2-year-old regulation are pushing two credit unions toward more conservative investment portfolios.
Go Short, Take Flight, And Strong Performance
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Cornerstone League Cooperatives Corral Another Strong Year
Callahan data shows record loan originations as well as an uptick in ROA in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Buckeye State Credit Unions End The Year Strong
Callahan data shows uptick in all major metrics for Ohio’s 264 member-owned financial cooperatives.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
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The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus