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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
Best Of August 2020
September 1, 2020
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Increase Diversity And Inclusion In Credit Union Land
August 28, 2020
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Thirty-three years after the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, discrimination, immigration, and equal pay continue to fuel policies at credit unions, but more can be done.
How To Build A Diverse Board
August 10, 2020
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A Pacific Northwest credit union shares lessons it learned during its eight-year journey taking a holistic view of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Rehab, Rent, Sell: A 3-Part Strategy To Fight Foreclosures
August 3, 2020
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SECU rethinks REOs to create quality, affordable housing across the Tarheel State.
Dupaco’s MoneyMatch Program Gives Iowans A Leg Up On Financial Independence
July 28, 2020
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How Dupaco’s individual development account and broader network of support helps those in need build a solid financial foundation.
4 Credit Unions Share Insights On Member Experience
July 16, 2020
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Join Glia and special guest panelists from 4 credit unions that span the US—and the physical/online spectrum— for a lively discussion on the unifying topic of Member Service.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
June 30, 2020
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The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
June 17, 2020
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Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a plan to forge ahead.
3 Opportunities The Coronavirus Crisis Uncovers For Improving Credit Union Operations
May 28, 2020
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As financial institutions have had to pivot in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, credit unions are faced with unprecedented situations, challenging many of their usual operations.
Strategy Never Stops
May 7, 2020
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Callahan’s new video series provides strategic insights to help today’s credit unions prepare for tomorrow’s planning sessions.
Best Of August 2020
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Increase Diversity And Inclusion In Credit Union Land
Thirty-three years after the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, discrimination, immigration, and equal pay continue to fuel policies at credit unions, but more ...
How To Build A Diverse Board
A Pacific Northwest credit union shares lessons it learned during its eight-year journey taking a holistic view of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Rehab, Rent, Sell: A 3-Part Strategy To Fight Foreclosures
SECU rethinks REOs to create quality, affordable housing across the Tarheel State.
Dupaco’s MoneyMatch Program Gives Iowans A Leg Up On Financial Independence
How Dupaco’s individual development account and broader network of support helps those in need build a solid financial foundation.
4 Credit Unions Share Insights On Member Experience
Join Glia and special guest panelists from 4 credit unions that span the US—and the physical/online spectrum— for a lively discussion on the unifying topic ...
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a ...
3 Opportunities The Coronavirus Crisis Uncovers For Improving Credit Union Operations
As financial institutions have had to pivot in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, credit unions are faced with unprecedented situations, challenging many of their usual ...
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
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