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A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
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5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
Fighting The Craft Beer Revolution
October 28, 2015
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In the face of flattening sales and craft beer competition, Big Beer decided to change the marketplace.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
October 22, 2015
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Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Talking To Generation X And Millennials About Financial Investing
October 19, 2015
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Here are some things to think about to attract and serve new generations of self-directed investors.
How I Learned To Love Compliance
October 15, 2015
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A panel at BAI Retail Delivery focused on “turning lemons into lemonade” with a culture shift that makes compliance a customer service imperative.
3 Keys To Indirect Lending Success
October 12, 2015
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Loan origination solution should support robust auto-decisioning, dealer portal connections, and pricing options.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
October 12, 2015
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Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
New Report Shines Spotlight On Student Loan “Crisis”
October 12, 2015
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Brookings report details “selective” debt crisis; outlines impact of non-traditional borrowers and for-profit colleges.
Analytics And Marketing In The Era Of Big Data
October 5, 2015
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How the right data analytics can empower credit unions to target members with offers that offer timeliness and real value.
Engage Your Members With A Strong Cardmember Marketing Lifecycle Program
October 5, 2015
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A key to success with a credit card program is a strong cardmember lifecycle marketing strategy.
How To Bank On Social
October 5, 2015
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Surveys show Facebook, Twitter not being used effectively enough to reach consumers where they digitally live.
Fighting The Craft Beer Revolution
In the face of flattening sales and craft beer competition, Big Beer decided to change the marketplace.
Reading The Roil Of Mortgage Regulations
Not all dark waters as TRID changes take effect and HMDA changes announced, but much work remains.
Talking To Generation X And Millennials About Financial Investing
Here are some things to think about to attract and serve new generations of self-directed investors.
How I Learned To Love Compliance
A panel at BAI Retail Delivery focused on “turning lemons into lemonade” with a culture shift that makes compliance a customer service imperative.
3 Keys To Indirect Lending Success
Loan origination solution should support robust auto-decisioning, dealer portal connections, and pricing options.
A Critical Choice: Choosing The Best Business Lending Vendor
Small or large, ensuring the right business lending specialist has experience and talent is key to successful partnership.
New Report Shines Spotlight On Student Loan “Crisis”
Brookings report details “selective” debt crisis; outlines impact of non-traditional borrowers and for-profit colleges.
Analytics And Marketing In The Era Of Big Data
How the right data analytics can empower credit unions to target members with offers that offer timeliness and real value.
Engage Your Members With A Strong Cardmember Marketing Lifecycle Program
A key to success with a credit card program is a strong cardmember lifecycle marketing strategy.
How To Bank On Social
Surveys show Facebook, Twitter not being used effectively enough to reach consumers where they digitally live.
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Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Omar Shalabi
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Members Are On The Move. Credit Unions Are Here For Them.
Sherry Virden
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
3 Ways Falling Rates Are Poised To Impact Credit Union Balance Sheets
Andrew Lepczyk
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.