Fake Fear Trade
April 13, 2017
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The movement in the bond market this week was not based on real concerns about the geopolitical scene.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
Pants On Fire
April 6, 2017
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Fed officials can no longer deny they consider the markets when deciding monetary policy.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
April 3, 2017
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Cybersecurity is a problem that defies easy definition, solution, provenance, and conclusion.
Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours
March 31, 2017
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Credit unions appear to be taking divergent paths, but will mission trump “bank lite” as the year unfolds?
The Future Of Consumer Credit
March 31, 2017
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Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
March 31, 2017
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When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
March 30, 2017
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Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
March 23, 2017
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Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
Pants On Fire
Fed officials can no longer deny they consider the markets when deciding monetary policy.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Cybersecurity is a problem that defies easy definition, solution, provenance, and conclusion.
Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours
Credit unions appear to be taking divergent paths, but will mission trump “bank lite” as the year unfolds?
The Future Of Consumer Credit
Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
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How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
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Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
Fake Fear Trade