Analytics For Action
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
Credit unions and every other business vertical are investing in the tools and talent to slice, dice, and deliver on the potential stored in their consumer data. Call it business intelligence. Call it member analytics. There are more names, too, for the rapidly developing techniques and technology used to drive better decision-making and improve internal
Black Friday specials at Service Credit Union offer a way to show members and staff some appreciation.
An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who’s tops in your state?
Top-Level Takeaways Starting with a 2014 core conversion, St. Mary’s Bank has taken a four-year journey deeper into business intelligence and analytics. Before it could leverage the full power of analytics, the nation’s oldest credit union first needed employee buy-in to try a new reporting technology and automate hundreds of manual reports. Melissa Pomeroy was
The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
The NCUA wasn’t updating its questionnaires for internal compliance reviews fast enough. So the New Hampshire credit union created its own.
A surge in deposits helps prepare the books for interest rate increases.
America First Federal Credit Union added six new branches in 2007 to their existing 70.
Which states posted the highest change in loans to shares? What about in negative share growth? Find out in these Callahan leader tables.

Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.

Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.

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.