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.
Tax Reform Effort Captures Market’s Attention
November 21, 2017
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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.
5 Facts About Credit Union Credit Cards In Third Quarter 2017
November 21, 2017
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Find out which states posted the highest credit card penetration with this interactive map.
Will We See Three Fed Rate Increases In 2018?
November 16, 2017
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Why we might not see a higher funds rate next year.
More Bad News From DC?
November 10, 2017
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What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Mortgage Performance
November 7, 2017
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In episode No. 836, Callahan’s Senior Director of Industry Analysis Sam Taft joins the show to discuss trends in the mortgage market.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
November 2, 2017
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And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
October 26, 2017
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Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Will Win The World Series
October 26, 2017
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We’ll prove it with credit union data.
Happy Anniversary?
October 19, 2017
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1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It’s to encourage watchfulness.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
October 16, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Facts About Credit Union Credit Cards In Third Quarter 2017
Find out which states posted the highest credit card penetration with this interactive map.
Will We See Three Fed Rate Increases In 2018?
Why we might not see a higher funds rate next year.
More Bad News From DC?
What the potential for tax reform means for the stock market.
CUbroadcast Highlights Credit Union Mortgage Performance
In episode No. 836, Callahan's Senior Director of Industry Analysis Sam Taft joins the show to discuss trends in the mortgage market.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
And what we can expect of the new Fed Chairman.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
Happy Anniversary?
1987 and 2017 share at least one common trait, but remembering Black Monday is not to create fear. It's to encourage watchfulness.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
Tax Reform Effort Captures Market’s Attention