Richard Romero On Leadership
July 26, 2021
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The veteran CEO guides DEI at a billion-dollar credit union.
Washington
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
June 30, 2021
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Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Teamwork Makes The Financial Relief Dream Work
June 21, 2021
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STCU’s financial relief team pulls risk mitigation and member financial wellbeing under the same umbrella with employees who are simultaneously loan underwriters and financial counselors.
Equity Housing Bridges A North-South Divide
June 21, 2021
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Seattle-based Verity Credit Union is financing limited equity housing on the city’s south side in the hopes the model could serve as the future of affordable housing.
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
May 17, 2021
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A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What’s In A Name: Member Experience Researcher
May 3, 2021
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User experience research helps specialists define and refine the BECU member experience.
Bring In The Staff, Or Leave Them At Home? A View From 7 Credit Unions.
April 19, 2021
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Leaders from cooperatives rural and urban talk about how they are handling staffing strategy during the pandemic.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
December 28, 2020
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Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
A Day Of Service During A Challenging Year
November 13, 2020
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Five credit unions share how they volunteer when in-person gatherings are more difficult than ever.
Purpose + Data = A New Take On Product Development
November 2, 2020
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Research and reflection drives a new lineup of products and services at Seattle Credit Union.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Teamwork Makes The Financial Relief Dream Work
STCU’s financial relief team pulls risk mitigation and member financial wellbeing under the same umbrella with employees who are simultaneously loan underwriters and financial counselors.
Equity Housing Bridges A North-South Divide
Seattle-based Verity Credit Union is financing limited equity housing on the city’s south side in the hopes the model could serve as the future of ...
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What’s In A Name: Member Experience Researcher
User experience research helps specialists define and refine the BECU member experience.
Bring In The Staff, Or Leave Them At Home? A View From 7 Credit Unions.
Leaders from cooperatives rural and urban talk about how they are handling staffing strategy during the pandemic.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
A Day Of Service During A Challenging Year
Five credit unions share how they volunteer when in-person gatherings are more difficult than ever.
Purpose + Data = A New Take On Product Development
Research and reflection drives a new lineup of products and services at Seattle Credit Union.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.