Robert Cashman On Leadership
The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
Three industry leaders talk shop about strategies to navigate dropping interest rates and economic uncertainty.
With demand for data at an all-time high, two senior credit union leaders share their approach to managing data across the organization.
Andy Henline talks loan strategy and operations for the country’s second-largest credit union.
Credit union leaders share how data impacts their branching decisions.
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Niche credit unions don’t let eligibility requirements hinder innovation or growth.
Two credit unions from Nebraska and Michigan have adapted their membership models to serve a broader, more diverse base.
Three technology leaders talk about what’s on the horizon for cybersecurity.

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.

Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.

How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.