Sam Taft
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.
3 Ways To Use Data To Validate Strategy
Sam Taft
May 20, 2019
Today’s smart credit union leaders are leveraging data to benchmark and track goals, identify opportunities, and uncover weaknesses.
Funding The Balance Sheet: Insights Into Advanced Liquidity Management
Sam Taft
April 18, 2019
ALM First Financial Institute presenters provide in-depth look at funding, liquidity options, and strategies as asset liability management stays top of mind.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (2Q18)
Sam Taft
October 22, 2018
The total number of credit unions dropped by 50 in the second quarter, and membership expanded 4.3%, the equivalent of 4.7 million new members. What ...
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (2Q18)
Sam Taft
October 16, 2018
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2018.
No One Way To Manage A Balance Sheet. No Such Thing As A Bad Loan.
Sam Taft
September 20, 2018
Callahan’s chief analyst shares his takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Forum.
Chickens, Eggs, And CUSOs: A Recipe For Success
Sam Taft
May 14, 2018
Numbers show that credit unions engaged with multi-owned CUSOs outperform those who aren’t.
3 Ways To Manage Liquidity
Sam Taft
March 12, 2018
In a changing economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Lending Highlights From Third Quarter 2017
Sam Taft
February 5, 2018
Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q17)
Sam Taft
January 9, 2018
Increases to the benchmark interest rate by the Fed have yet to significantly impact earnings at credit unions.