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.
Outlook For Global Risk Markets Grim Heading Into 2019
January 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.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
January 1, 2019
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Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
January 1, 2019
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Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?
January 1, 2019
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Lost momentum is hard to get back, and the loss of forward momentum in the U.S. economy has become entrenched.
Best Of December 2018
December 31, 2018
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Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Shares By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Find Your True North
December 19, 2018
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In a changing economic environment, this guiding framework helps institutions determine where they want to go and how to get there.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in ...
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?
Lost momentum is hard to get back, and the loss of forward momentum in the U.S. economy has become entrenched.
Best Of December 2018
Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Shares By The Numbers (3Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Find Your True North
In a changing economic environment, this guiding framework helps institutions determine where they want to go and how to get there.
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MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
Outlook For Global Risk Markets Grim Heading Into 2019