CUs should place as much emphasis on the selection of a good meeting facilitator as they do on discussion topics for upcoming strategic planning sessions.

As TECU moves into 2014, its strategic planning is largely built around looking back.

Planning for 2014? Successful strategic planning is an ongoing process as opposed to an annual event, advises Dennis Dollar.

Dennis Dollar expects many strategic planning sessions this fall will be examining forecasts related to the entire asset/liability mix due to the potential for rising rates.

A key lesson was learned during 2012's Super Storm Sandy that credit unions should heed when planning for 2014.

With rising rates a distinct possibility in 2014, Gee Gee Kaufman cautioned that there are a couple of critical balance sheet drivers CUs and boards need to pay close attention to in 2013.

Strategic planning discussions often get derailed by the "under and over" dynamic between the board and management, according to Raddon Financial Group.

What does credit union collaboration have to do with unicorns, leprechauns and bigfoot? One of the four actually exists.

A review of more than 1,600 financial institutions' websites has found has found many lag in updating pricing and other information, are inconsistent with other channels, and may even invite additional regulation.

CEOs Moving In, Moving Out

DETROIT-Fifteen local credit unions have rolled out a local merchant-funded rewards program with RewardsNOW to help bolster commerce in this financially strapped city.

Think your credit union occasionally creates some internal barriers to growth? Listen to this story from CEO Frank Corcoran.

Kevin Kirksey, the valuation and risk analytics manager at ALM Financial Advisors, explains how to more accurately analyze the value of loan portfolios.

Ed Miller, senior director of operations at Symitar, details the five factors to consider when it comes to outsourcing.

SAN ANTONIO – Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., the world’s biggest check printer, reported that second quarter losses increased to $22.8 million amid costs related to billionaire Ronald Perelman taking the company private a year ago.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

GERMANTOWN, Md. – Montgomery County Employees FCU has introduced private student loans from Sallie Mae.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The NCUA will host a free webinar, “Budget Preparation,” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Thirty employees of Meriwest Credit Union here helped to sort seven-and-one-half tons of carrots over a two-hour period as part of an effort to feed the hungry.

ATLANTA – Credit unions looking to introduce a new technology or even themselves to a new market following expansion or a merger might want to take a cue from PNC Bank.