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A Cooperative Outlook On Governance

How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group Health Cooperative.

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Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital

A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.

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Credit Union Industry Commentary

$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule

Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
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3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards

Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
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A Cooperative Outlook On Governance

How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group ...
Industry Insights

Benchmarking For Strategic Planning, Rewards Programs, And Life In Branching

Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Insights

What To Ask Before Merging And How To Build A Better Team

Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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5 Questions To Answer Before Moving On A Merger

Deciding whether, and with whom, to merge can be tricky. Use this list to spark conversations that will lead to a deeper understanding of the ...
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Tighten, Lighten, And Double Down

How better portfolio tracking, a grounded MBL roster, and support from a broad line of CUSOs are helping Mazuma make a mark in the Kansas ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound

While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom

A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital

A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a ...
Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

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 member growth.

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