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.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
February 22, 2019
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Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
February 19, 2019
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As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state of the net interest margin in the fourth quarter.
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
February 19, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4Q18 Trendwatch
February 14, 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 4Q 2018
February 14, 2019
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Find out how credit unions performed in 2018, 10 years after the economic downturn.
Higher Interest Means Higher Member Returns For 2018
February 11, 2019
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Total dividends are on track to increase 30.5% as credit unions take advantage of the rising interest rate environment.
Performance Pop Quiz: How Do Rising Rates Impact Credit Union Liquidity?
February 7, 2019
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The federal funds rate increased four times in 2018. Test your knowledge on the role these rate hikes play in credit union loan and deposit pricing.
A Notable Improvement In Market Sentiment
February 5, 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.
10 Charts On Credit Union Lending
February 3, 2019
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The economic landscape looks much different today than it did 10 years ago. How have credit unions navigated the changes in the larger economy?
Performance Pop Quiz: Are Member Relationships Still On The Rise?
January 31, 2019
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Member relationships run deep at U.S. credit unions. Test your fourth quarter knowledge of these three fundamental member metrics.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state ...
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4Q18 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2018
Find out how credit unions performed in 2018, 10 years after the economic downturn.
Higher Interest Means Higher Member Returns For 2018
Total dividends are on track to increase 30.5% as credit unions take advantage of the rising interest rate environment.
Performance Pop Quiz: How Do Rising Rates Impact Credit Union Liquidity?
The federal funds rate increased four times in 2018. Test your knowledge on the role these rate hikes play in credit union loan and deposit ...
10 Charts On Credit Union Lending
The economic landscape looks much different today than it did 10 years ago. How have credit unions navigated the changes in the larger economy?
Performance Pop Quiz: Are Member Relationships Still On The Rise?
Member relationships run deep at U.S. credit unions. Test your fourth quarter knowledge of these three fundamental member metrics.
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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.
A Notable Improvement In Market Sentiment