Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, and real financial support.
The new senior vice president of marketing at Ascend FCU uses his unconventional experience to break through messaging barriers with a reinvigorated brand campaign to shake things up.
Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
Set It & Forget It offers a low-barrier entrance to high-yield savings, helping members improve their savings habits.
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
Jay Hall’s role at Fortera Federal Credit Union helps families properly settle accounts after a member has passed away.

As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.

How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.

As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.

Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.

What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.

Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.

CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.

By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.

AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.