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.
Use Member Data to Perfect Your Credit Card Program
July 2, 2018
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Everyone knows that credit unions have advantages envied by many large banks. Many of these advantages have to do with member stability, information and affinity. This session will offer insights into how a credit union can use best-in-class information, both external and internal, to make the most of its credit card program.
Measuring and Managing Your Credit Card Program Profitability
July 2, 2018
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To keep your card program healthy, an understanding of current profitability levels and long-term pressures is critical. This session provides the tools, models, and techniques valuable to all credit unions that either currently issue credit cards or are considering doing so.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
July 2, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Flat Curves And Low Rates
July 1, 2018
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Look at the shape of the yield curve within the context of other factors in the economy and not as a stand-alone predictor of recession.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q18)
July 1, 2018
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Credit unions added 4.7 million net new members in the past 12 months, and the NCUA’s equity distribution helped push ROA to 0.90%. What else happened in the first quarter?
Say Anything: Why Prospective Employees Are Ghosting Prospective Employers
June 28, 2018
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Low unemployment, worker shortages, and normalized bad behavior has given rise to a new trend.
Speak For Yourself
June 18, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
1Q18 Data Shows More Members And Better Product Penetration
June 18, 2018
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Positive net member growth and product penetration paint a pretty picture of the credit union movement’s progress.
European Political Concerns Spark Volatility
June 6, 2018
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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.
Farming For Autos
June 4, 2018
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New economic realities pushed SouthPoint Financial to expand into other segments of its loan portfolio. Here’s how it handled the exponential growth that followed.
Use Member Data to Perfect Your Credit Card Program
Everyone knows that credit unions have advantages envied by many large banks. Many of these advantages have to do with member stability, information and affinity. ...
Measuring and Managing Your Credit Card Program Profitability
To keep your card program healthy, an understanding of current profitability levels and long-term pressures is critical. This session provides the tools, models, and techniques ...
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q18)
Credit unions added 4.7 million net new members in the past 12 months, and the NCUA’s equity distribution helped push ROA to 0.90%. What else ...
Say Anything: Why Prospective Employees Are Ghosting Prospective Employers
Low unemployment, worker shortages, and normalized bad behavior has given rise to a new trend.
1Q18 Data Shows More Members And Better Product Penetration
Positive net member growth and product penetration paint a pretty picture of the credit union movement’s progress.
European Political Concerns Spark Volatility
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 ...
Farming For Autos
New economic realities pushed SouthPoint Financial to expand into other segments of its loan portfolio. Here’s how it handled the exponential growth that followed.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
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.
Flat Curves And Low Rates