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.
A Relief Rally
March 16, 2017
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Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday’s rate hike.
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In 12-Month Loan Growth
March 15, 2017
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A California credit union buys loans to ease excess liquidity while a Colorado crew sells first mortgages to firefighters.
Lessons From A 12-Month Turnaround
March 13, 2017
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A new approach to the credit union basics of people and finance helped this West Virginia cooperative turn six-figure losses into seven-figure gains.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
March 9, 2017
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Last week’s Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
A Look At Credit Union Lending In 2016
March 6, 2017
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The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
A Big Reward For Good Behavior
March 2, 2017
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The stock market reacted to Trump’s speech on Tuesday with a triple-digit jump on Wednesday.
A Strategy For ALM Years In The Making
March 1, 2017
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One Maryland credit union arms decision-makers with comprehensive data and encourages leaders to think beyond the face value of third-party reports.
Fourth Quarter Data Uncovers Organic Growth In Montana
February 28, 2017
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After Bitterroot Community FCU in Montana opened a new branch, it posted a 21.2% increase in new members.
A Review Of Fourth Quarter Investment Trends
February 28, 2017
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Lending activity remained strong and investment balances declined.
Juntos Avanzamos, Hitting $1B, And Loan Participations
February 27, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How 2 Credit Unions Became Leaders In 12-Month Loan Growth
A California credit union buys loans to ease excess liquidity while a Colorado crew sells first mortgages to firefighters.
Lessons From A 12-Month Turnaround
A new approach to the credit union basics of people and finance helped this West Virginia cooperative turn six-figure losses into seven-figure gains.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
Last week's Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
A Look At Credit Union Lending In 2016
The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
A Big Reward For Good Behavior
The stock market reacted to Trump’s speech on Tuesday with a triple-digit jump on Wednesday.
A Strategy For ALM Years In The Making
One Maryland credit union arms decision-makers with comprehensive data and encourages leaders to think beyond the face value of third-party reports.
Fourth Quarter Data Uncovers Organic Growth In Montana
After Bitterroot Community FCU in Montana opened a new branch, it posted a 21.2% increase in new members.
A Review Of Fourth Quarter Investment Trends
Lending activity remained strong and investment balances declined.
Juntos Avanzamos, Hitting $1B, And Loan Participations
Four 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.
A Relief Rally