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How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
November 9, 2022
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Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
November 7, 2022
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A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
November 7, 2022
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Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
October 24, 2022
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After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
October 15, 2022
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Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
September 19, 2022
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Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
August 15, 2022
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Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
July 18, 2022
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A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
July 18, 2022
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Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes
May 16, 2022
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Credit unions have the opportunity to play important roles in the lives of members and communities, but to remain relevant, they must continually strive to help members achieve their goals.
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring ...
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes