Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
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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
Strategy Today For Success In 2030
July 21, 2025
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Credit union strategy leaders are embracing uncertainty, rethinking relevance, and getting cozy with discomfort as they plan for 2030 and beyond.
CEO Onboarding: Jeff Carpenter, WEOKIE FCU
July 21, 2025
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This installment of “CEO Onboarding” touches base with an industry veteran to discuss starting out young in the credit union movement and being present for members’ milestone moments.
Build Resilience, Not Road Maps: 5 Strategic Planning Priorities For 2026 And Beyond
July 14, 2025
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From employee engagement to community impact and beyond, these are the initiatives credit unions must focus on to stay aligned and prepared for the challenges ahead.
Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part 1)
July 7, 2025
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Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Elevating the Credit Union Member Experience Through Seamless Digital Identity
July 7, 2025
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Identity continuity helps create frictionless experiences to connect credit unions with every member touchpoint across digital and physical channels.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
June 30, 2025
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Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
May 1, 2025
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Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Purpose, Priorities, And The Power Of Letting Go
April 28, 2025
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How exiting non-core business lines has helped UFCU sharpen its edge in consumer banking and build a future-ready organization.
A Look Inside Consumer Sentiment
April 14, 2025
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Recent drops in consumer sentiment indicators reveal a complex mix of financial pessimism, political influence, and generational divides.
How 1 CUSO’s Board Is Empowering Women In Fintech
April 14, 2025
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Strong female voices have the potential to make change. These women are championing mentorship, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of their organizations.
Strategy Today For Success In 2030
Credit union strategy leaders are embracing uncertainty, rethinking relevance, and getting cozy with discomfort as they plan for 2030 and beyond.
CEO Onboarding: Jeff Carpenter, WEOKIE FCU
This installment of “CEO Onboarding” touches base with an industry veteran to discuss starting out young in the credit union movement and being present for ...
Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part 1)
Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.
Elevating the Credit Union Member Experience Through Seamless Digital Identity
Identity continuity helps create frictionless experiences to connect credit unions with every member touchpoint across digital and physical channels.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Purpose, Priorities, And The Power Of Letting Go
How exiting non-core business lines has helped UFCU sharpen its edge in consumer banking and build a future-ready organization.
A Look Inside Consumer Sentiment
Recent drops in consumer sentiment indicators reveal a complex mix of financial pessimism, political influence, and generational divides.
How 1 CUSO’s Board Is Empowering Women In Fintech
Strong female voices have the potential to make change. These women are championing mentorship, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of their organizations.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
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.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
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?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
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 American Budget Squeeze
Tony Waltrich
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.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
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.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
Build Resilience, Not Road Maps: 5 Strategic Planning Priorities For 2026 And Beyond