For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run
November 10, 2016
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The lack of liquidity in the bond market has been an ongoing problem, and now the dam seems to be breaking.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
November 9, 2016
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Something doesn’t add up with the NCUA internal watchdog’s report.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
November 3, 2016
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Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
November 1, 2016
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When the agency sets no measurable goals, it’s hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
October 31, 2016
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The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
October 27, 2016
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Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
Credit Unions Face The Challenge Of Too Many Opportunities
October 24, 2016
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Determining how to devote limited resources to new opportunities is a challenge, but investing in new ways to deliver value is essential to remain relevant to members.
Rev-Up For 2017
October 18, 2016
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What do jobs, houses, and autos say about the road ahead for credit unions?
China Makes Headlines Again
October 13, 2016
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In September, China reported a sharper drop in exports than was expected. What does that mean for the bond market?
The Existentialism Of Bitcoin, Blockchains, And Distributed Ledgers
October 11, 2016
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Blockchain technology has the promise to introduce unprecedented control and security in the payments world, but do credit unions care, and should they?
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
Something doesn't add up with the NCUA internal watchdog's report.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big
Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
When the agency sets no measurable goals, it's hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
Earnings Surprises And Worries For Traders
Once the dust settles, why U.S. traders will go back to watching the German market.
Credit Unions Face The Challenge Of Too Many Opportunities
Determining how to devote limited resources to new opportunities is a challenge, but investing in new ways to deliver value is essential to remain relevant ...
Rev-Up For 2017
What do jobs, houses, and autos say about the road ahead for credit unions?
China Makes Headlines Again
In September, China reported a sharper drop in exports than was expected. What does that mean for the bond market?
The Existentialism Of Bitcoin, Blockchains, And Distributed Ledgers
Blockchain technology has the promise to introduce unprecedented control and security in the payments world, but do credit unions care, and should they?
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For The Bond Market, It’s Been A Good Run