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.
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
December 18, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
December 18, 2017
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These ratios help credit unions deliver excellent member value while also maintaining productive and efficient operations. Operational strategy impacts productivity and efficiency metrics. It’s important for credit unions to strike the right balance for their strategy while bearing in mind national averages.
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
December 12, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Smaller Take On Non-Interest Income
December 11, 2017
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It’s taken for granted that small credit unions are more reliant on fee income. But are they really?
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
December 7, 2017
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In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan’s Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
Which States Lead The Nation In Efficiency?
December 6, 2017
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Third quarter data reveals a colorful mix of performance across the country.
A Look Ahead To 2017
December 1, 2017
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With a more favorable environment, credit unions are poised to make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Something Different For 2018
December 1, 2017
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A change in the funds rate and 10-year note would bring the yield curve back into the realm of normal after years of being out of bounds.
State In The Spotlight: California
December 1, 2017
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California credit unions outperformed national averages on both sides of the balance sheet. Average loan balance, average share balance, and average member relationship were all higher than the national averages.
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
November 29, 2017
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Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
Productivity, Security, And Christmas Clubs
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
8 Credit Union Metrics For Productivity And Efficiency
These ratios help credit unions deliver excellent member value while also maintaining productive and efficient operations. Operational strategy impacts productivity and efficiency metrics. It’s important ...
Efficiency, Non-Interest Income, And The Average Member Relationship
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Smaller Take On Non-Interest Income
It's taken for granted that small credit unions are more reliant on fee income. But are they really?
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan's Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
Which States Lead The Nation In Efficiency?
Third quarter data reveals a colorful mix of performance across the country.
Something Different For 2018
A change in the funds rate and 10-year note would bring the yield curve back into the realm of normal after years of being out ...
State In The Spotlight: California
California credit unions outperformed national averages on both sides of the balance sheet. Average loan balance, average share balance, and average member relationship were all ...
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
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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.
A Look Ahead To 2017