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.
1Q19 Trendwatch
May 16, 2019
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
May 16, 2019
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Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement metrics?
Juggling Insights From Day 1 Of Drive ’19
May 15, 2019
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It’s time for credit unions to respond to changes in consumer expectations in the lending experience.
Education, MX, And Strategic Planning
May 13, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
May 13, 2019
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Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Let The Robots Automate. Let The Humans Serve.
May 6, 2019
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How a New Jersey credit union uses new tools to automate old jobs and free up staff to serve members better.
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
May 6, 2019
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More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Tepid Inflation Readings Emerge
May 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.
Best Of April 2019
May 1, 2019
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
April 29, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
1Q19 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement ...
Juggling Insights From Day 1 Of Drive ’19
It's time for credit unions to respond to changes in consumer expectations in the lending experience.
Education, MX, And Strategic Planning
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Let The Robots Automate. Let The Humans Serve.
How a New Jersey credit union uses new tools to automate old jobs and free up staff to serve members better.
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Best Of April 2019
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
Tepid Inflation Readings Emerge