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.
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.
Disruption And Table Jumping At Drive ’18
June 4, 2018
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Speakers at the annual CU Direct conference talk about today’s business environment and tomorrow’s recession.
More About The Member Experience
May 29, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is The Largest Segment Of The Credit Union Investment Portfolio?
May 28, 2018
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Take this industry performance pop quiz from Callahan & Associates to learn about trends in credit union investments.
1Q18 Trendwatch
May 22, 2018
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
May 21, 2018
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Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it?
How To Invest In Your Members
May 21, 2018
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Effective outsourcing of investment services is a major step toward success for the institution and the members it serves.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
May 16, 2018
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Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
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.
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.
Disruption And Table Jumping At Drive ’18
Speakers at the annual CU Direct conference talk about today’s business environment and tomorrow’s recession.
More About The Member Experience
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is The Largest Segment Of The Credit Union Investment Portfolio?
Take this industry performance pop quiz from Callahan & Associates to learn about trends in credit union investments.
1Q18 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it? ...
How To Invest In Your Members
Effective outsourcing of investment services is a major step toward success for the institution and the members it serves.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive ...
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
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.
European Political Concerns Spark Volatility