Credit Union Industry Commentary

Finally, A Good Week For Bonds

After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow’s consumer price index release bring that streak to a halt?

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The Unimportant Jobs Report

Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.

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Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is

The much-publicized Google memo got me thinking. Finance is a traditionally male-dominated field. In credit union land, 51.4% of CEOs are female yet collectively manage only 18.5% of the industry’s assets.

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Credit Union Industry Commentary

Finally, A Good Week For Bonds

After four consecutive weeks of losses for bonds, the bond market has been up each day this week. Will tomorrow's consumer price index release bring ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Be That Unwavering Commodity

Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Unimportant Jobs Report

Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?

Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off

The markets react mildly to yesterday's Fed meeting.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina

The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is

The much-publicized Google memo got me thinking. Finance is a traditionally male-dominated field. In credit union land, 51.4% of CEOs are female yet collectively manage ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?

Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Virtuous Circle Of Lower Fees And Higher Income

Interchange income at credit unions swaps places with punitive fees as a growing driver of industry revenue.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Seat At The Table Or A Place On The Ark?

A CEO explains why his CUSO postponed its annual conference — aiding in hurricane recovery efforts and living cooperative ideals is just the beginning.
Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

2 Hot Takes On Member Growth

Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.

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