Kiona Bell On Leadership
March 18, 2024
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Being in charge of digital delivery and member experience at Credit Union West means knowing how to lead with head and heart.
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Innovation … One Hack At A Time
March 12, 2024
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Cross-department teams solve procedural challenges in 48 hours at Patelco Credit Union.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
March 11, 2024
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Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Strategy Is A Governance Issue
March 11, 2024
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Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
March 11, 2024
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The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
March 11, 2024
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Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not evenly distributed.
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
March 11, 2024
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Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
March 11, 2024
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Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Markets Pare Back Pivot Expectations
March 7, 2024
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024
March 6, 2024
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The curse of cable TV, servant leadership, and more concerns around AI were among the major topics as the annual event continued.
Kiona Bell On Leadership
Being in charge of digital delivery and member experience at Credit Union West means knowing how to lead with head and heart.
Innovation … One Hack At A Time
Cross-department teams solve procedural challenges in 48 hours at Patelco Credit Union.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Strategy Is A Governance Issue
Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not ...
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024
The curse of cable TV, servant leadership, and more concerns around AI were among the major topics as the annual event continued.
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
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Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
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As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
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How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
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