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.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q17)
January 9, 2018
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Quarter-over-quarter, credit union investments shrank 3.0% as credit unions diverted assets from the investment portfolio to the loan portfolio.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018
January 9, 2018
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This monthly market commentary helps credit unions look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving market trends that could impact the investment portfolio.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
January 8, 2018
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The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Investment Metrics
January 1, 2018
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With investment rates rising, investment growth and yield on investments increase.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Earnings & Capital Metrics
December 25, 2017
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Net interest margin and provision expense both rise, leading to flat ROA.
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
December 25, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
December 22, 2017
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All is calm, but is all bright?
Credit Union Leaders In 5 Productivity Metrics
December 21, 2017
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Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Investments By The Numbers (3Q17)
Quarter-over-quarter, credit union investments shrank 3.0% as credit unions diverted assets from the investment portfolio to the loan portfolio.
Shoreline Goes Long In Investments
The Wisconsin credit union is adding length to its investments to make up for lost income in indirect lending.
Credit Union Leaders In 3 Investment Metrics
With investment rates rising, investment growth and yield on investments increase.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Credit Union Leaders In 4 Earnings & Capital Metrics
Net interest margin and provision expense both rise, leading to flat ROA.
Follow The Leaders: Autos, Mortgages, Members, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Markets Take A Cue From “Silent Night”
All is calm, but is all bright?
Credit Union Leaders In 5 Productivity Metrics
Credit unions add more than 10,000 employees.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
Much Anticipated Tax Reform, Outlook For First-Half Of 2018