Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
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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
Banking’s Not Getting “Uberized” But Analytics Do Matter
November 30, 2015
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Credit unions should get together to tackle data, overcome challenges, and compete.
How To Recover When The System Fails
November 30, 2015
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Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
November 9, 2015
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As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
How Educators Insourced For Car-Buying Success
November 9, 2015
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It’s taken more than a decade, but this Wisconsin credit union has fine-tuned its car-buying services to benefit members and increase its loan portfolio.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
November 9, 2015
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Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
November 5, 2015
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Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
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.
How To Recover When The System Fails
Careful planning and transparent communications bolster the beginning and end of disaster planning and business continuity.
Outsource, Insource, Or Something In-Between?
As the business model of credit unions evolves, leaders must decide how to allocate resources and where to invest time, money, and people.
How Educators Insourced For Car-Buying Success
It’s taken more than a decade, but this Wisconsin credit union has fine-tuned its car-buying services to benefit members and increase its loan portfolio.
Co-Sourcing: How 3 Credit Unions Collaborate On Back-Office Ops
Communication and a shared perspective allow this consortium to gain efficiencies in areas that are scalable and manageable with clear metrics and service level agreements.
DOE Targets University-Student Banking Relationships
Credit union involvement seen as limited but experts say keep an eye on the bouncing ball nonetheless.
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.
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A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
Banking’s Not Getting “Uberized” But Analytics Do Matter