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.
Follow The Golden Brick Road
May 8, 2017
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The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union’s 35.5% auto loan growth.
Rates Rise And Heath Care Falls?
May 4, 2017
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What traders learned from yesterday’s FOMC statement, and how they’ll react to the latest health care vote.
Auto Leases, Balloons, And Pre-Approvals
May 1, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Branch Enhancements And Community Involvement Contribute To Double-Digit Growth
April 28, 2017
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University of Michigan CU sees notable growth following completion of branch upgrades and generous community initiatives.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
April 25, 2017
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At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Leaders In Efficiency At Year-End 2016
April 25, 2017
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Check out this leader table to see which credit unions beat the industry average.
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.
Follow The Golden Brick Road
The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union's 35.5% auto loan growth.
Auto Leases, Balloons, And Pre-Approvals
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Branch Enhancements And Community Involvement Contribute To Double-Digit Growth
University of Michigan CU sees notable growth following completion of branch upgrades and generous community initiatives.
The 2016 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2016, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
The 2015 Credit Union Leaders
At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Leaders In Efficiency At Year-End 2016
Check out this leader table to see which credit unions beat the industry average.
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 ...
A Primer On The French Election
Traders and Wall Street are making a big deal out of the French election. Here's what Americans need to know.
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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.
Rates Rise And Heath Care Falls?