$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
August 2, 2017
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Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Will The Fed Tighten Again This Year? Or Ever?
July 27, 2017
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Yesterday’s FOMC statement has bond traders thinking Fed tightening might be over.
All Ears On Draghi
July 20, 2017
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Speculative bond traders see in Europe the opportunity to put the market back on track.
Remembering Hubert Hoosman
July 11, 2017
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Jim Blaine remembers the man who made a major mark in his St. Louis community and well beyond.
The Wedding Guest
July 6, 2017
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Why some traders are worried about President Trump’s visit to Europe for the G-20 summit.
The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound
July 3, 2017
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While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to save their value and re-deploy it for the common good.
Get The Job Done For Members
July 3, 2017
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The success of both the credit union and the member should increase as their relationship deepens over time.
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
July 3, 2017
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A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Is The World Going Flat?
July 1, 2017
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Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.
July 1, 2017
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Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
Will The Fed Tighten Again This Year? Or Ever?
Yesterday's FOMC statement has bond traders thinking Fed tightening might be over.
All Ears On Draghi
Speculative bond traders see in Europe the opportunity to put the market back on track.
Remembering Hubert Hoosman
Jim Blaine remembers the man who made a major mark in his St. Louis community and well beyond.
The Wedding Guest
Why some traders are worried about President Trump’s visit to Europe for the G-20 summit.
The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound
While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to ...
Get The Job Done For Members
The success of both the credit union and the member should increase as their relationship deepens over time.
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Is The World Going Flat?
Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.
Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
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$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule