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  • Consumer banking
    Membership growth, profitability anxieties top of mind for credit unions

    Many sectors are concerned about making money in an economic downturn, but those fears are higher in the financial sector, according to a study from Arizent.

    Jackie Stewart, executive editor
    By Jackie Stewart
    Executive Editor
    October 2
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  • Growth strategies
    Will Minnesota credit unions’ growth plan catch on elsewhere?

    A new initiative from the Minnesota Credit Union Network to help deepen share of wallet is believed to be the first of its kind and could be a model for credit union leagues in other states.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    October 1
  • De novo institutions
    Coronavirus dims outlook for new credit union charters

    The National Credit Union Administration generally only approves a handful of charters each year, but sustained economic troubles are likely to make launching a new institution even more challenging.

    Ken McCarthy Author Image
    By Ken McCarthy
    Reporter
    September 30
  • Coronavirus
    The pandemic isn't over. Some credit union events are back anyway.

    While most industry conferences have gone online, a handful of groups are moving ahead with on-site meetings with an understanding that COVID is likely to reduce attendance.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 28
  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For with assets over $1B

    A look at what some of the nation's largest credit unions are doing to take care of those who take care of their members every day.

    By W.B. King
    September 24
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  • Diversity and equality
    Diversity training gaining ground at credit unions

    The percentage of institutions in the Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings that provide formalized diversity training continues to rise each year, reflecting a growing awareness of the issue within the industry.

    By W.B. King
    September 24
  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For with assets from $500M - $1B

    How mid-size institutions are making a difference for employees and keeping workers engaged during the pandemic.

    By W.B. King
    September 23
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  • Employee engagement
    Social distancing pushes credit unions to get creative with communication

    With staff scattered between working at home and in the office, management at many institutions has taken steps to revamp intranets and launch employee-only Facebook groups to keep their workforce connected.

    By W.B. King
    September 23
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  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For with assets from $200M - $500M

    More than a dozen institutions made the ranking this year in this asset category range.

    By W.B. King
    September 22
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  • Employee communications
    Masks on, earbuds in: Verve launches pandemic podcast for staff

    The credit union turned to a new engagement strategy for employees after the pandemic forced most of the organization to transition to working from home.

    By W.B. King
    September 22
  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For under $200M in assets

    These seven institutions have found innovative ways to engage employees and help staffers through the pandemic.

    By W.B. King
    September 21
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  • Employee benefits
    Credit union employees 'clearly not taking enough' time off

    The pandemic has forced the institutions on this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For list to be more flexible with their policies for how and when employees take time off.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 21
  • Employee benefits
    The Best Credit Unions to Work For

    The coronavirus has created unprecedented challenges for employers but these credit unions rose to the occasion.

    By W.B. King
    September 20
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  • Deposit insurance
    Credit unions to pay $1.5B to bolster NCUA’s deposit insurance fund

    A historic influx of deposits has brought the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund’s equity ratio close to the point where premiums would be required, but the regulator’s plan is intended to boost it.

    John Reosti Author Image
    By John Reosti
    Reporter
    September 17
  • Earnings
    COVID taking a toll: 8 takeaways from NCUA’s Q2 state-level data

    Second-quarter figures from the credit union regulator paint a grim picture for many states across a variety of key earnings metrics.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 17
  • Liquidity
    NCUA’s Harper warns of possible premiums as Hood hints at new department

    Two board members for the credit union regulator spoke during a NAFCU event, highlighting liquidity issues, plans for new departments at the agency and more.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 15
    NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood, pictured here during virtual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee earlier this year.
  • State-chartered credit unions
    State-chartered credit unions make gains despite pandemic

    Federal credit unions still account for more than 60% of active institutions, but their share of total assets continues to shrink.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 14
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  • Branch deals
    STCU to expand footprint with Umpqua branch deal

    The Liberty Lake, Wash.-based credit union has agreed to buy four branches from the Roseburg, Ore.-based bank.

    Jackie Stewart, executive editor
    By Jackie Stewart
    Executive Editor
    September 11
    Ezra Eckhardt, president and CEO of Spokane Teachers Credit Union
  • Branch banking
    Lure of shared branching fading for some credit unions

    Members are completing more of their banking online than ever before, forcing many institutions to rethink their strategies for physical locations.

    Ken McCarthy Author Image
    By Ken McCarthy
    Reporter
    September 11
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  • Marketing
    Marketing during the coronavirus? Avoid the 'gloom and doom'

    The pandemic and economic downturn upended most institutions' advertising plans for the year, and many credit unions have had to adjust not only their messaging but also the loan products they are promoting.

    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
    By Aaron Passman
    Editor
    September 10
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