DEI Best Practices For Credit Unions
March 14, 2022
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Three executives share success stories learned from their cooperatives’ DEI journeys.
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Affinity Plus Learns Lessons Of Its Own By Investing In Staff MBAs
February 28, 2022
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The Minnesota cooperative leaned on insight from industry peers to create a path for building employees’ skills and knowledge.
Interest Buy Downs Take Flight At Wings Financial
February 10, 2022
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The Twin Cities cooperative is giving card users the option to reduce auto loan interest rates as a points redemption.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
February 7, 2022
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The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal
A Search For The New Normal Work Experience
July 26, 2021
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An internal committee at Affinity Plus FCU attempts to answer an important question for employees returning to the office post-pandemic: What comes next?
Sustainability Spurs Industrywide Action At UNFCU
July 25, 2021
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The Empire State cooperative’s Global Sustainability Program has evolved to encompass more goals, a broader network, and more conversations with industry participants.
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Regulators? (Part 1)
July 5, 2021
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Former examiners who now serve in the credit union C-suite talk about why they switched careers and what they have to offer the cooperative movement.
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Regulators? (Part 2)
July 1, 2021
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Former examiners who now serve in the credit union C-suite talk about why they switched careers and what they have to offer the cooperative movement.
What Has The Pandemic Taught Credit Unions About Branching?
May 17, 2021
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Senior branch managers from five credit unions share how COVID-19 challenges yielded opportunities to deepen member connections and broaden staff skills through cross-training.
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
March 18, 2021
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Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
DEI Best Practices For Credit Unions
Three executives share success stories learned from their cooperatives’ DEI journeys.
Affinity Plus Learns Lessons Of Its Own By Investing In Staff MBAs
The Minnesota cooperative leaned on insight from industry peers to create a path for building employees' skills and knowledge.
Interest Buy Downs Take Flight At Wings Financial
The Twin Cities cooperative is giving card users the option to reduce auto loan interest rates as a points redemption.
3 Ways To Boost Lending In 2022
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent ...
A Search For The New Normal Work Experience
An internal committee at Affinity Plus FCU attempts to answer an important question for employees returning to the office post-pandemic: What comes next?
Sustainability Spurs Industrywide Action At UNFCU
The Empire State cooperative’s Global Sustainability Program has evolved to encompass more goals, a broader network, and more conversations with industry participants.
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Regulators? (Part 1)
Former examiners who now serve in the credit union C-suite talk about why they switched careers and what they have to offer the cooperative movement. ...
What Can Credit Unions Learn From Regulators? (Part 2)
Former examiners who now serve in the credit union C-suite talk about why they switched careers and what they have to offer the cooperative movement.
What Has The Pandemic Taught Credit Unions About Branching?
Senior branch managers from five credit unions share how COVID-19 challenges yielded opportunities to deepen member connections and broaden staff skills through cross-training.
How To Make Mortgages And Keep Your Distance
Affinity Plus FCU offers curbside closings so members can refinance or purchase homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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