March 6 2019

March 01, 2019

Issue Gallery

Credit Unions & Open Core Strategies

Credit union executives present their perspectives on the strategy of open-core systems.

Features

PenFed Invests in Puerto Rico

Peter Strozniak | March 01, 2019

Puerto Rico is offering aggressive incentives to attract new business investments and jobs.

The CU Capital Insider

A Vote Nobody Likes

David Baumann | March 01, 2019

Members of Congress will soon be forced to vote to increase the federal debt limit. Or will they?

Focus Report

Credit Unions See Significant FOM Expansions

Jim DuPlessis | March 01, 2019

Potential membership is growing twice as fast as actual credit union members in the last two years.

Converting Strategy to Execution With a Project Management Office

Ray K. Ragan | March 01, 2019

CU leaders frustrated by year-over-year lackluster strategic performance would likely find a PMO to be the solution they need.

'Big Smart' Ideas to Drive Growth

Mark Meyer | March 01, 2019

Rethink your CU's power as a connector and harness new financial technologies to take it well into the future.

Leveraging the Power of Your Credit Union Network for Commercial Lending Success

Dina Kroshkin | March 01, 2019

Loan sourcing, loan participations and correspondent lending are three strategies that can position your CU for success.

Top 10 Credit Unions Grow Credit Card Business, Fees & Net Interest Income

Jim DuPlessis & timschafer | March 01, 2019

A deep dive into the latest business growth stats at the nation's top CUs.

Guest Opinion

Retention Attention: Building Member Longevity

Tom Long | March 01, 2019

Developing at-risk member relationships by compressing the sales cycle is the gateway to survival in the Exponential Age.

Building Competitive Advantage in the Experience Economy

Matt Purvis | March 01, 2019

Credit unions must develop experience cultures to keep up with the level of service demanded by consumers.

Community News

CU Donations Support Healthy Living, Academics & the Arts

Tahira Hayes | February 22, 2019

This week's community column includes a blanket drive, and donations benefiting STEM education and two youth programs.

Editor\'s Column

Does This Spark Joy?

Natasha Chilingerian | February 28, 2019

Whether your method of choice is KonMari or Feng Shui, decluttering can help you win in many areas of your life.

People

CU Professionals Celebrate New Jobs, Promotions & a Retirement

Tahira Hayes | February 25, 2019

Eight credit unions reveal People news this week.