Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
10 Questions On The Minds Of Leaders (And How The Industry Is Responding)
October 1, 2018
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Learn more about the 10 questions keeping credit union leaders up at night and how the industry is responding to these challenges in this live webinar with Callahan senior vice president Chris Howard and associate vice president of analytics and business development, Sam Taft.
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
October 1, 2018
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The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
October 1, 2018
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As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
3 Signs The Economy Has Hit A Plateau
October 1, 2018
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Industry leaders don’t need a crystal ball to see the future. It’s written in auto, jobs, and housing.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
October 1, 2018
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The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
September 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
No One Way To Manage A Balance Sheet. No Such Thing As A Bad Loan.
September 20, 2018
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Callahan’s chief analyst shares his takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Forum.
Deposit Repricing, Liquidity, And Other Challenges Ahead
September 20, 2018
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When and how to reprice deposits, liquidity management, and the potential for a future economic recession are a few of the key themes being discussed during ALM First’s Financial Forum this week.
10 Questions On The Minds Of Leaders (And How The Industry Is Responding)
Learn more about the 10 questions keeping credit union leaders up at night and how the industry is responding to these challenges in this live ...
400,000 Reasons Truliant Has Automated Transaction Reconciliation
The North Carolina credit union is halfway through moving away from the time-consuming process of manual ledger reconciliation.
State In The Spotlight: Iowa
As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.
Shares By The Numbers (2Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.4% in the second quarter of 2018.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
Mortgages By The Numbers (2Q18)
The credit union loan portfolio surpassed $1.0 trillion in the second quarter of 2018. Dig deep into this piece of the balance sheet.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
No One Way To Manage A Balance Sheet. No Such Thing As A Bad Loan.
Callahan’s chief analyst shares his takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Forum.
Deposit Repricing, Liquidity, And Other Challenges Ahead
When and how to reprice deposits, liquidity management, and the potential for a future economic recession are a few of the key themes being discussed ...
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
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 behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
3 Signs The Economy Has Hit A Plateau