Sam Taft
Absent Additional Stimulus, Total Industry Investments Decline In The Second Quarter
Sam Taft
September 27, 2021
Cash balances contracted 11.1% from March 31 as credit unions actively put money to work.
Credit Union Investment Balances Surpass $700 Billion
Sam Taft
May 31, 2021
COVID-19 relief payments underpin a continued surge in deposits, challenging loan and investment portfolios to keep pace.
6 Useful Ratios For Uncovering The Financial Shock Of COVID-19
Sam Taft
January 11, 2021
Spread analysis deconstructs credit union earnings to gauge the health of an institution and its broader industry.
Investment Balances Climb Higher In 3Q 2020
Sam Taft
December 14, 2020
Deposit growth underpins a 3.4% increase in investment balances for the industry. See what else happened in the investment portfolio.
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2Q 2020
Sam Taft
September 8, 2020
Investment balances were up 19.2% from the first quarter as consumer uncertainty powers growth in core deposits.
Macro Overiew And Industry Trends (1Q20)
Sam Taft
June 30, 2020
The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 2)
Sam Taft
June 8, 2020
Cooperatives keep their sights on short-term investments as cash balances grow and participation in derivative programs declines.
The State Of Credit Union Investments In 2020 (Part 1)
Sam Taft
June 2, 2020
Credit unions report the largest quarterly increase in investment balances on record as cash balances surge amid economic uncertainty and rate cuts push down investment ...
How To Leverage Data For Better Strategic Planning
Sam Taft
August 26, 2019
Incorporating peer analysis is an ideal way to enhance the impact of planning season.
Credit Union Investments Rise In 1Q 2019
Sam Taft
June 3, 2019
Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.