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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
What Happens When Function Follows Form?
April 8, 2024
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Governance improves when credit unions pay attention to the structures (form) underlying their governance practices (function).
5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
March 25, 2024
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Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
A Board Full Of Bosses: CEOs Turn Challenges Into Opportunity
March 25, 2024
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From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
How Fintech Partnerships And Digital Transformation Help Credit Unions Thrive
March 18, 2024
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Discover how credit unions can leverage fintech partnerships and digital innovation to drive growth and enhance member experiences.
Strategy Is A Governance Issue
March 11, 2024
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Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
3 Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2024
March 5, 2024
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The fate of fee income, AI, and consolidation (of a sort) were top of mind on Monday.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
March 4, 2024
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It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Trendwatch 4Q23
February 15, 2024
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends impacting credit unions in 2023. This webinar will explore key economic developments, credit union performance highlights, and innovative strategies to navigate slow growth while uncovering new opportunities. What You’ll Learn from 4Q23 Trendwatch Credit Union Strengths & Opportunities: Data-driven insights for growth and success. Industry-Wide
First Harvest Takes Charge Of Member Experience
January 29, 2024
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The credit union jettisoned an outsourcing arrangement and hired more than 20 call center employees to unify retail and direct banking under a single member experience.
Kim Alexander On Leadership
January 29, 2024
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This “recovering CFO” is embracing her new role of chief strategy and growth officer to help Blue FCU build on its blueprint for 2030.
What Happens When Function Follows Form?
Governance improves when credit unions pay attention to the structures (form) underlying their governance practices (function).
A Board Full Of Bosses: CEOs Turn Challenges Into Opportunity
From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
How Fintech Partnerships And Digital Transformation Help Credit Unions Thrive
Discover how credit unions can leverage fintech partnerships and digital innovation to drive growth and enhance member experiences.
Strategy Is A Governance Issue
Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
3 Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2024
The fate of fee income, AI, and consolidation (of a sort) were top of mind on Monday.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Trendwatch 4Q23
Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends impacting credit unions in 2023. This webinar will explore key economic developments, credit union performance ...
First Harvest Takes Charge Of Member Experience
The credit union jettisoned an outsourcing arrangement and hired more than 20 call center employees to unify retail and direct banking under a single member ...
Kim Alexander On Leadership
This “recovering CFO” is embracing her new role of chief strategy and growth officer to help Blue FCU build on its blueprint for 2030.
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today