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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
The Effect of New Merger Accounting Rules on Goodwill
May 31, 2015
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Merger accounting rules that went into effect this year pose new challenges for credit unions considering a merger. Mike Sacher and John Murnane walk you through an example in this 13 minute CUtv Short.
Merger Accounting-The Facts You Need Before Executing a Voluntary Merger (part 2)
May 31, 2015
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This article is part 2 of the series addressing the most common questions regarding the Acquisition method and provides appropriate perspective to the senior management team who might not be well grounded in accounting for business combinations under SFAS 141-R.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
What Does This Credit Union Look Like From The Member Perspective?
May 21, 2015
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Steve Webb, COO of Neighbors Federal Credit Union, discusses how the credit union is realigning its strategy and turning its design upside-down in the process.
Role With The Changes
May 18, 2015
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To meet tomorrow’s demands, credit unions today need to take a fresh look at their leadership roles and organizational structure.
Core Advice For Post-Merger Integration
May 11, 2015
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Credit union merger veterans share their experience and best practices for merging core processing systems and people.
How To Integrate Two Employee Teams After A Merger
May 11, 2015
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One Montana credit union relies on transparency and open communication to assimilate new employees gained through a merger.
When Two Become One
May 11, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com offers tips and insights on how to build a united credit union after a merger.
4 Charts About Credit Union Mergers
May 11, 2015
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Credit unions face the reality of a merger every year, so how are mergers reshaping the credit union landscape?
20 Security Controls To Combat Cyber-Crime
May 4, 2015
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Critical security controls from Center for Internet Security can help credit unions better protect member data.
The Effect of New Merger Accounting Rules on Goodwill
Merger accounting rules that went into effect this year pose new challenges for credit unions considering a merger. Mike Sacher and John Murnane walk you ...
Merger Accounting-The Facts You Need Before Executing a Voluntary Merger (part 2)
This article is part 2 of the series addressing the most common questions regarding the Acquisition method and provides appropriate perspective to the senior management ...
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
What Does This Credit Union Look Like From The Member Perspective?
Steve Webb, COO of Neighbors Federal Credit Union, discusses how the credit union is realigning its strategy and turning its design upside-down in the process.
Role With The Changes
To meet tomorrow's demands, credit unions today need to take a fresh look at their leadership roles and organizational structure.
Core Advice For Post-Merger Integration
Credit union merger veterans share their experience and best practices for merging core processing systems and people.
How To Integrate Two Employee Teams After A Merger
One Montana credit union relies on transparency and open communication to assimilate new employees gained through a merger.
When Two Become One
This week, CreditUnions.com offers tips and insights on how to build a united credit union after a merger.
4 Charts About Credit Union Mergers
Credit unions face the reality of a merger every year, so how are mergers reshaping the credit union landscape?
20 Security Controls To Combat Cyber-Crime
Critical security controls from Center for Internet Security can help credit unions better protect member data.
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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.