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Credit Union Financial Performance Indicators, 2022 Q1
Review the credit union system’s collective financials from Q1, 2022, and dive into insights on key findings and trends to help your credit union make adjustments.
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The expense to asset ratio is the most used performance indicator for credit union productivity. Despite it being a widely used measure, major flaws can lead to erroneous conclusions.
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Dive into the top three marketing insights from Filene Fellow Hope Schau and her work through Filene’s Center of Excellence for Consumer Decision Making to better understand how credit unions can communicate in a way that matches products and services to the needs of members in the moments that they need them—deeply securing a link between your value proposition and your members’ loyalty.
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Bank Dora and the Ecosystems of Innovation
Learn about Bank Dora, why it is the embodiment of innovation, and how it is helping the credit union industry grow, thrive, and stay alive.
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Jun 22 2022
Pride Month: Connection through Employee Resource Groups
Given the historical exclusion of certain individuals from insider networks, a new research project on employee resource groups showcases how underrepresented groups can find a sense of connection.
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Measuring Economy of Scale and the Importance of Non-Interest Income
The expense to asset ratio is the most used performance indicator for credit union productivity. Despite it being a widely used measure, major flaws can lead to erroneous conclusions.
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What Bees Can Teach Us About Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Credit unions are looking to impact their communities, build local economies and help close racial and gender wealth gaps. The solution to these challenges? Local entrepreneurs.
