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.
Attracting Millennials, Boosting Mobile, And Member-First Mergers
April 24, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Investments By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 24, 2017
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Cash at other financial institutions and Fed agency MBS have increased by 6.4% and 4.2%, respectively, over the past year. What else has happened inside the credit union investment portfolio?
A Primer On The French Election
April 20, 2017
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Traders and Wall Street are making a big deal out of the French election. Here’s what Americans need to know.
Fake Fear Trade
April 13, 2017
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The movement in the bond market this week was not based on real concerns about the geopolitical scene.
Grants, Earnings, And Loan Reviews
April 10, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Earnings By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 10, 2017
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ROA increased 2 basis points for credit unions nationally, but where do the high and low performers fall?
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
April 10, 2017
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
A Distinguished Performance Model
April 7, 2017
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Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Measuring The Cooperative Difference
April 7, 2017
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A new way of looking at data helps leaders look beyond traditional definitions of success.
Pentagon FCU, PACE CU, and Burbank City Employees Place #1 in Callahan’s Return of the Member Index
April 7, 2017
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Credit unions today are constantly striving to improve their member service, whether it’s through new savings options, competitive loan rates or a wider variety of services. To help gauge the credit union movement’s constant progress, Callahan & Associates created the Return of the Member (ROM) Index.
Attracting Millennials, Boosting Mobile, And Member-First Mergers
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Investments By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Cash at other financial institutions and Fed agency MBS have increased by 6.4% and 4.2%, respectively, over the past year. What else has happened inside ...
Fake Fear Trade
The movement in the bond market this week was not based on real concerns about the geopolitical scene.
Grants, Earnings, And Loan Reviews
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Earnings By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
ROA increased 2 basis points for credit unions nationally, but where do the high and low performers fall?
Industry Performance By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2016.
A Distinguished Performance Model
Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Measuring The Cooperative Difference
A new way of looking at data helps leaders look beyond traditional definitions of success.
Pentagon FCU, PACE CU, and Burbank City Employees Place #1 in Callahan’s Return of the Member Index
Credit unions today are constantly striving to improve their member service, whether it's through new savings options, competitive loan rates or a wider variety of ...
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
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After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
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.
A Primer On The French Election