CECL: A Half-Baked Cake
One year after implementation, there’s still work to be done when it comes to new rules around expected credit losses.
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Everyone’s A Risk Manager At Logix FCU
For the past decade, the credit union’s head risk leader has been evangelizing the idea that everyone must be a risk manager to ensure the
5 Lessons For Credit Unions From Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
The crisis is still unfolding, but the latest high-profile bank failure has plenty of takeaways for credit unions around asset management, net worth, communication, and
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
December 16, 2019
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Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
December 9, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
November 18, 2019
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Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
Should Payments M&A Activity Trigger A Review Of Your Credit Card Operating Model?
November 18, 2019
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A look at whether your current credit card program is providing the digital capabilities members expect.
Technology Deployed With Change Management Can Boost Operational Excellence.
November 4, 2019
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A successful change management strategy gives teams the tools to navigate workplace changes in a deliberate, thoughtful, and results-oriented manner.
8 Avenues To Avoid A Fair Lending Exam
November 4, 2019
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Three credit union leaders talk about tactics to keep lending in line with federal regulations.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
November 4, 2019
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Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
October 28, 2019
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Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
October 21, 2019
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With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The Bank of Washington makes good business sense and its strategies for onboarding former bank customers, employees, loans, and more.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
October 15, 2019
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The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy ...
Should Payments M&A Activity Trigger A Review Of Your Credit Card Operating Model?
A look at whether your current credit card program is providing the digital capabilities members expect.
Technology Deployed With Change Management Can Boost Operational Excellence.
A successful change management strategy gives teams the tools to navigate workplace changes in a deliberate, thoughtful, and results-oriented manner.
8 Avenues To Avoid A Fair Lending Exam
Three credit union leaders talk about tactics to keep lending in line with federal regulations.
Outsourced Collections Halloween Horror Stories
Properly vetting third-party collectors can ensure laws are followed and members are treated fairly.
How To Loan More With Less Risk
Open Lending’s lenders protection tools calculate risk and then insures loans through third-party carriers.
Inside Sound Credit Union’s Much-Debated Bank Acquisition
With credit union acquisitions of banks on the rise, the ABA has gone on the offensive. Sound CU shares why its recent purchase of The ...
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
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Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Omar Shalabi
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Members Are On The Move. Credit Unions Are Here For Them.
Sherry Virden
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
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.
3 Ways Falling Rates Are Poised To Impact Credit Union Balance Sheets
Andrew Lepczyk
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.