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2Q 2017 Trendwatch

This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.

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Industry Insights

How To Think Outside The Annual Review And Why It Takes A Village To Fight Fraud

Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)

Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)

Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
Features

Judy Soules On Leadership

The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Caution: Disruption Ahead

It's no longer IF, but WHEN. Autonomous cars are coming. Are credit unions ready to respond?
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Unions Are Stronger Than Ever

Eliminating barriers and connecting with members distinguishes credit unions from other financial institutions and makes the movement stronger than it’s ever been.
Industry Insights

CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Second Quarter Trendwatch

In episode No. 799, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan partner Jay Johnson to talk credit union financial performance in the second quarter.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.

The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
Features

A Lesson from Katrina: The Disaster That Didn’t Happen

Five years ago, I forecast that Katrina could cost the credit union system up to $2 billion. How wrong I was!

2Q 2017 Trendwatch

This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Jim Morrell, Peninsula Community FCU

Jim Morrell On Leadership

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

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