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.
How Heritage FCU Increased Sales By Nearly 50%
December 26, 2016
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The Indiana credit union increased GAP sales by nearly 50% by thinking outside the vehicle protection box.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
December 21, 2016
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Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
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December 20, 2016
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Language is unclear in the law regulating credit unions investing in derivatives. Will NCUA’s new effort to revisit the rule help?
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
December 19, 2016
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University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
Yields Hit Big Levels
December 15, 2016
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There will most certainly be more liquidation to come unless the market narrative changes dramatically.
5 Ways To Better Understand Your Auto Portfolio
December 12, 2016
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Use these metrics to better understand what third quarter auto data means to a credit union’s loan portfolio.
Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony
December 8, 2016
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News from the European Central Bank is not what traders needed or wanted.
It Was Only A Dream
December 1, 2016
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November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
December 1, 2016
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What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
December 1, 2016
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
How Heritage FCU Increased Sales By Nearly 50%
The Indiana credit union increased GAP sales by nearly 50% by thinking outside the vehicle protection box.
The Driving Decision To Offer Auto Leases
Ohio-based Directions Credit Union has originated $104 million in auto leases since 2012. Here’s how.
A Strategy To Centralize Lending And Increase Efficiency
University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
5 Ways To Better Understand Your Auto Portfolio
Use these metrics to better understand what third quarter auto data means to a credit union’s loan portfolio.
Bond Traders Bet On The Wrong Pony
News from the European Central Bank is not what traders needed or wanted.
It Was Only A Dream
November might have been a nightmare, but today’s Treasury rates aren’t far off 2015.
The Normalization Of Rates In 2017
What would “normal” rates look like in the coming year, and what events might prevent rates from getting there?
Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
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 fixes into bottom-line wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Yields Hit Big Levels