Back To German Watch?
April 23, 2015
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The NASDAQ teeters on the precipice of breaking even after 15 years, and the German 10-year yield sneaks a surprise attack on the bond market.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
April 23, 2015
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Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
NCUA Is Confused About The State Of The TCCUSF
April 21, 2015
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Data from different sources documents discrepant views about the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm
April 20, 2015
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This “fundamentally flawed” policy actually creates a capital problem.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
April 19, 2015
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Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against “material risks.”
Planes, Timeshares, And Big Data At NACUSO
April 17, 2015
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Alchemy and innovation at CUSO conference shows a movement on the move.
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
April 17, 2015
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Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
The Slow Shake Off
April 16, 2015
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Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
April 16, 2015
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Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
April 13, 2015
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Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
NCUA Is Confused About The State Of The TCCUSF
Data from different sources documents discrepant views about the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm
This "fundamentally flawed" policy actually creates a capital problem.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against "material risks."
Planes, Timeshares, And Big Data At NACUSO
Alchemy and innovation at CUSO conference shows a movement on the move.
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
The Slow Shake Off
Disappointing numbers in U.S. housing starts could be a lingering effect of the winter blues.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
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