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.
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.
Markets Digest Myriad Headlines
September 7, 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.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
September 5, 2018
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
August 27, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
August 27, 2018
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Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
2Q18 Trendwatch
August 23, 2018
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Average Member Relationship Continues To Climb
August 22, 2018
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Credit unions attracted new members and deepened relationships in the second quarter of the year.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
August 22, 2018
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Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Borrowings Increase 11.7% In Second Quarter
August 21, 2018
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A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
August 20, 2018
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By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern credit union includes much more than bean counting.
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 ...
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
Boost In Pay, Second Quarter Data, And Baby Boomers
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
2Q18 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Average Member Relationship Continues To Climb
Credit unions attracted new members and deepened relationships in the second quarter of the year.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Borrowings Increase 11.7% In Second Quarter
A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern ...
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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.
Markets Digest Myriad Headlines