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.
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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2018
May 16, 2018
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Member, market share, and revenue growth lead the way.
Is The Cost Of Funds At A Record High?
May 14, 2018
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Take this industry performance pop quiz from Callahan & Associates to learn about trends in cost of funds.
Chickens, Eggs, And CUSOs: A Recipe For Success
May 14, 2018
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Numbers show that credit unions engaged with multi-owned CUSOs outperform those who aren’t.
Regional Performance Report: Central Credit Unions
May 7, 2018
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Credit unions headquartered in the Central Region reported more loan accounts per members than those headquartered in other states. In what other areas did these cooperatives excel?
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
May 2, 2018
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The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry’s impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
April 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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 ...
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2018
Member, market share, and revenue growth lead the way.
Is The Cost Of Funds At A Record High?
Take this industry performance pop quiz from Callahan & Associates to learn about trends in cost of funds.
Chickens, Eggs, And CUSOs: A Recipe For Success
Numbers show that credit unions engaged with multi-owned CUSOs outperform those who aren’t.
Regional Performance Report: Central Credit Unions
Credit unions headquartered in the Central Region reported more loan accounts per members than those headquartered in other states. In what other areas did these ...
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry's impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.