Why Didn’t We Think Of That?
by Ron Daly What would you do if you found out your parents (or grandparents) had given away five thousand dollars to a fake charity scam? Would you be angry? ...
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Taking the Risk
By David Reed One of the many paradoxes in running a successful financial institution deals with risk. Regulators view risk as the enemy of safety and soundness; credit union leaders ...
Unlocking Profit
Take a fresh look at common strategies to help improve your bottom line. by Sue Kappel and Sophie Kelley Profit is not a forbidden word in the credit union lexicon. ...
Let’s Party Like It’s 2009
by Henry Meier The housing debate is finally taking center stage in Washington, but I am afraid that it’s too little, too late. First, the President gave his most ...
Motivation…and Awards
by Anthony Demangone At the end of the day, executives don’t produce many tangible things. Usually, we don’t make the widgets, or write the reports. Our colleagues do ...
6 Cliff Hangers That Will Shape Credit Unions This Fall
by Henry Meier It’s early August and unfortunately there’s a hint of fall in the air, which has gotten me thinking of all those annoying cliff hangers. Here ...
Filene Report Suggests Credit Unions Mine Big Data to Predict Member Behavior
Credit union members follow simple paths during their life cycle and adopt different consumer products at each stage, according to a new Filene Research Institute report. The report, “Big Data ...
I Need Your Help; These Boots Were Made for Walking
by Anthony Demangone At NAFCU’s annual conference, I gave a presentation on “20 ideas in 90 minutes.” The talk went well. People were energized. I was happy. After the ...