Whatever The Niche Might Be
August 7, 2019
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A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
Wisconsin
A Zest For Zelle Drives Early Adoption At 2 Credit Unions
March 29, 2019
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Members at UWCU and First Tech are digging the digital disbursements available through the big banks’ P2P play.
5 Ways To Avoid A Bumpy Core Conversion
December 3, 2018
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Credit unions share how they realized process improvements and encouraged culture changes through core conversions.
Which Credit Union In Every State Returns The Most Value To Members?
October 8, 2018
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An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who’s tops in your state?
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
September 17, 2018
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There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving a lasting legacy on their communities. Here, three credit unions and two leagues discuss start-up capital for their foundations, ongoing financial stability, and more. For credit unions thinking about standing
3 Stories Of Bank Acquisition
July 2, 2018
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As more credit unions opt to expand their operations via bank acquisitions, best practices and solid advice emerge.
A Direct Strategy To Support The Credit Union Mission
June 18, 2018
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Shoreline Credit Union hopes to wind down its indirect lending program by 2020. Here’s how.
Regional Performance Report: New England Credit Unions
April 9, 2018
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The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
March 28, 2018
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How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
A Great Member Giveback
February 6, 2018
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Sentry Credit Union pays it members an unprecedented dividend bonus.
Whatever The Niche Might Be
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
A Zest For Zelle Drives Early Adoption At 2 Credit Unions
Members at UWCU and First Tech are digging the digital disbursements available through the big banks’ P2P play.
5 Ways To Avoid A Bumpy Core Conversion
Credit unions share how they realized process improvements and encouraged culture changes through core conversions.
Which Credit Union In Every State Returns The Most Value To Members?
An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who's tops in your state?
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving ...
3 Stories Of Bank Acquisition
As more credit unions opt to expand their operations via bank acquisitions, best practices and solid advice emerge.
A Direct Strategy To Support The Credit Union Mission
Shoreline Credit Union hopes to wind down its indirect lending program by 2020. Here’s how.
Regional Performance Report: New England Credit Unions
The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
A Great Member Giveback
Sentry Credit Union pays it members an unprecedented dividend bonus.
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Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
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Long-term growth depends on pairing trusted community relationships with intentional investment in technology, leadership, and purpose.
Future Bets For Fintech
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Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
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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
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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.