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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
Caroline Willard On Leadership
September 3, 2018
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The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see more of within the credit union industry.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead
August 27, 2018
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Credit unions can’t predict the future, but they can prepare for it by thinking about how to respond to change.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
August 20, 2018
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By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern credit union includes much more than bean counting.
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
August 14, 2018
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Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take to ensure relevancy.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
July 30, 2018
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Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
The Fintech Revolution And Creative Collaboration
July 24, 2018
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How a New York credit union partners with startups to meet members’ growing demand for the latest technological developments.
Looking Past The NCUA Pocket Change
July 19, 2018
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Shiny coin of $736 million does little to disguise the regulator’s $21.7 billion error at the cost to America’s credit unions.
The Roots Of Financial Freedom
July 12, 2018
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Three in-school branches at area high schools help student staffers develop real-world skills and foster financial knowledge.
Planning Your Credit Union’s Strategy
July 11, 2018
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Credit unions continue to perform well in almost every financial category. Lending increased a robust 13.3% between September 30, 1999 and September 30, 2000, while deposits jumped 7% during the same time period. National credit union membership passed the 77 million point. Safety and soundness measures such as ROA (1.1%), capital to assets (11.5%) and loan delinquency (0.6%) are also strong.
A Tale of Two Cards: Rewards v. Non-Rewards
July 2, 2018
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This session will educate attendees on how to successfully manage a rewards program for their card holders, including rollout and redesign planning considerations, ongoing portfolio management, expense control and vendor analysis considerations.
Caroline Willard On Leadership
The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see ...
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern ...
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take ...
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
The Fintech Revolution And Creative Collaboration
How a New York credit union partners with startups to meet members’ growing demand for the latest technological developments.
Looking Past The NCUA Pocket Change
Shiny coin of $736 million does little to disguise the regulator’s $21.7 billion error at the cost to America’s credit unions.
The Roots Of Financial Freedom
Three in-school branches at area high schools help student staffers develop real-world skills and foster financial knowledge.
Planning Your Credit Union’s Strategy
Credit unions continue to perform well in almost every financial category. Lending increased a robust 13.3% between September 30, 1999 and September 30, 2000, while ...
A Tale of Two Cards: Rewards v. Non-Rewards
This session will educate attendees on how to successfully manage a rewards program for their card holders, including rollout and redesign planning considerations, ongoing portfolio ...
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
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.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead