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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
2 Big Reasons Your Credit Union Needs A Real-Time Payments Strategy
September 11, 2017
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Five ways to join in with the advances industry and government stakeholders are putting in place.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
It’s A Small World After All
September 4, 2017
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Small can be mighty when it comes to stealing market share and serving it better than the banks.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
August 30, 2017
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The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
Strategize Today To Ensure Smooth Successions Tomorrow
August 11, 2017
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The impending retirement of Truity Credit Union’s CEO prompted the cooperative to prepare for other C-suite departures.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
August 8, 2017
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In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years later, credit unions are charting a positive course.
A CEO Transition 18 Months In The Making
August 7, 2017
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A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
August 2, 2017
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Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards
August 1, 2017
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Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
2 Big Reasons Your Credit Union Needs A Real-Time Payments Strategy
Five ways to join in with the advances industry and government stakeholders are putting in place.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
It’s A Small World After All
Small can be mighty when it comes to stealing market share and serving it better than the banks.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
Strategize Today To Ensure Smooth Successions Tomorrow
The impending retirement of Truity Credit Union’s CEO prompted the cooperative to prepare for other C-suite departures.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years ...
A CEO Transition 18 Months In The Making
A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
$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.
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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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.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)