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It’s Not A Core Conversion, It’s A Systems Upgrade
From bonuses to candy budgets, Credit Union 1 and Purdue FCU offer tips to successfully manage one of financial services’ biggest hurdles.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
April 26, 2016
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Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- Hispanics- starting by understanding cultural differences and following up with customized marketing to attract this diverse yet skeptical group. The reward is that a Credit Union can earn an entire family’s loyalty and make further inroads to a commu
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
April 26, 2016
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According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million citizens with an expected purchasing power of $1 trillion by 2010. Credit unions have the unique ability to reach out to this underserved group and show them financial success in the community.
9 Steps to a Successful Host System Conversion
April 26, 2016
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Last Thursday, 40 credit unions and vendors gathered on Callahan’s webinar When Should You Convert Data Processors? The panelists of the call represented different stages of the assessment and conversion process and discussed the factors that led them to perform a dat
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
April 26, 2016
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Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
April 26, 2016
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Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, add a mass exodus of traditional lenders because of restricted access to capital, and you’ve got a volatile recipe for turmoil in the student loan marketplace.
How To Keep Pace In A Changing Payments Space
April 26, 2016
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Navy Federal offers the newest solutions in mobile wallets and shares how smaller credit unions can, too.
Employee Incentives and Credit Union Results (part 2)
April 26, 2016
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In Part 2 of this series we explore the performance of credit unions with incentive programs. Is there a correlation between staff incentives and operational results?
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
April 26, 2016
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Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
UnitedOne Has Gone the Whole Nine with Youth
April 26, 2016
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In its ninth year of operating an in-school branch at Monroe Elementary School, UnitedOne has surpassed both its initial and revised goals for deposits.
Altura Credit Union Reaches New Heights with the Hispanic Market
April 26, 2016
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Learn how Altura Credit Union’s business plan to develop relationships with the Hispanic Community has produced results that exceeded expectations.
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- ...
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million ...
9 Steps to a Successful Host System Conversion
Last Thursday, 40 credit unions and vendors gathered on Callahan's webinar When Should You Convert Data Processors? The panelists of the call represented different ...
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, ...
How To Keep Pace In A Changing Payments Space
Navy Federal offers the newest solutions in mobile wallets and shares how smaller credit unions can, too.
Employee Incentives and Credit Union Results (part 2)
In Part 2 of this series we explore the performance of credit unions with incentive programs. Is there a correlation between staff incentives and operational ...
Another Y2K? Why a Data Processor Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be
Using the benefit of hindsight, one credit union shares its steps to a successful data processor conversion.
UnitedOne Has Gone the Whole Nine with Youth
In its ninth year of operating an in-school branch at Monroe Elementary School, UnitedOne has surpassed both its initial and revised goals for deposits.
Altura Credit Union Reaches New Heights with the Hispanic Market
Learn how Altura Credit Union’s business plan to develop relationships with the Hispanic Community has produced results that exceeded expectations.
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Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
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.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.