Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why Credit Unions Need Supplemental Capital

Michael Wettrich, president and chief executive of the $90 million Education First Credit Union in Ohio, makes the case for supplemental capital at credit unions.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Supplemental Capital Is No Panacea

Supplemental capital is a useful tool that is long overdue; however, it is not without risk and potential complications.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Will Lower Oil Prices Spur Economic Activity?

A slow summer day, mixed earnings for two symbolic companies, and dropping oil prices present a mixed bag for a sluggish global economy.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Ho-Hum Reaction To Greece

Traders shrug at the deal struck between the European Union and Greek Parliament but turn their attention to ECB president Mario Draghi.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Chinese Stocks Surge While Greece Optimism Grows

Hopefully, U.S. traders are not really focusing on Chinese markets. Why optimism over Greece in Europe is growing also is unclear.
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Will Greek Voters Say “Yes” Or “No” To Proposed Austerity Measures?

Regardless of what happens in Europe, we can expect one outcome on Monday.
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The End Is Near … Probably … Maybe

The rhetoric out of Greece suggests the crisis could be resolved as early as next week.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Yellen Admits The Fed Is Clueless

This data-dependent board of governors will do nothing until evidence slaps it in the face.
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Retail Sales Numbers Are A Welcome Sight

Minor consumer splurge in May drives first strong numbers in many months.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Help Members Know Before They Owe

Will new mortgage disclosures set to take effect in August help or hinder consumer understanding of debt?

What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer

Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.

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Jim Morrell, Peninsula Community FCU

Jim Morrell On Leadership

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

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