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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
California Coast And The Living Wage
November 4, 2019
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How the San Diego credit union is implementing a new compensation system and considering the living wage measure.
Credit Unions Pay It Forward In More Ways Than One
November 4, 2019
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Learn how four credit unions are making a major impact on their communities, from small everyday acts throughout the year to large-scale volunteer events.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
November 4, 2019
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How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
United FCU Demonstrates The Benefits Of Being A Credit Union
November 4, 2019
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The credit union charter saved an ailing Indiana bank, retained local ownership, and assuaged community concerns regarding employment and sustainability.
The Bank Branch Expansion Plan
November 4, 2019
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Thinking of buying a bank? Check out these best practices and insights from credit unions in the know.
A Merger Of Equals Melds Leaders And Boards
November 1, 2019
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The formation of Lake Trust Credit Union in 2010 presented challenges and opportunities in seamlessly integrating the upper tiers of credit union management.
A Method To Measure Member Relationships
October 30, 2019
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See how credit unions in different regions of the country are engaging with their members in this detailed ROM breakdown.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
October 25, 2019
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Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
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.
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
October 21, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
California Coast And The Living Wage
How the San Diego credit union is implementing a new compensation system and considering the living wage measure.
Credit Unions Pay It Forward In More Ways Than One
Learn how four credit unions are making a major impact on their communities, from small everyday acts throughout the year to large-scale volunteer events.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
United FCU Demonstrates The Benefits Of Being A Credit Union
The credit union charter saved an ailing Indiana bank, retained local ownership, and assuaged community concerns regarding employment and sustainability.
The Bank Branch Expansion Plan
Thinking of buying a bank? Check out these best practices and insights from credit unions in the know.
A Merger Of Equals Melds Leaders And Boards
The formation of Lake Trust Credit Union in 2010 presented challenges and opportunities in seamlessly integrating the upper tiers of credit union management.
A Method To Measure Member Relationships
See how credit unions in different regions of the country are engaging with their members in this detailed ROM breakdown.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
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 ...
Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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.