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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
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
October 16, 2017
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Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Onboarding With The Power Of The Pen
October 9, 2017
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Why a Chicago-area credit union ditches digital channels for much of its onboarding and a larger neighbor relies on remote channels to serve far-flung SEG sites.
Rising Floodwaters: An Iowa Credit Union Responds
September 29, 2017
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Located in an area that was ravaged by the recent Iowa floods, Metco is helping their members cope with the aftermath.
Preparing For Severe Weather
September 29, 2017
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Advice and stories from credit unions and certified business continuity professionals who have experienced severe weather damage.
A League Apart
September 29, 2017
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Whether credit unions are in the planning phase of disaster recovery or have actually been hit, regional leagues offer resources and support for members, employees, and institutions.
Reconnect Managers, Employees Amid Disaster
September 29, 2017
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Credit unions should have satellite phones, hard copies of staff phone numbers, and a remote processing center in their emergency tool kit.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
September 22, 2017
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In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and the similarities with the models of larger credit unions.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina
September 22, 2017
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The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
September 19, 2017
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Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
Employee Onboarding, Member Engagement, And Lower Fees
September 18, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Onboarding With The Power Of The Pen
Why a Chicago-area credit union ditches digital channels for much of its onboarding and a larger neighbor relies on remote channels to serve far-flung SEG ...
Rising Floodwaters: An Iowa Credit Union Responds
Located in an area that was ravaged by the recent Iowa floods, Metco is helping their members cope with the aftermath.
Preparing For Severe Weather
Advice and stories from credit unions and certified business continuity professionals who have experienced severe weather damage.
A League Apart
Whether credit unions are in the planning phase of disaster recovery or have actually been hit, regional leagues offer resources and support for members, employees, ...
Reconnect Managers, Employees Amid Disaster
Credit unions should have satellite phones, hard copies of staff phone numbers, and a remote processing center in their emergency tool kit.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and ...
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
Employee Onboarding, Member Engagement, And Lower Fees
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina