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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
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.
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.
Employee Onboarding, Member Engagement, And Lower Fees
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)