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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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.