Another Flop In Retail Sales
March 12, 2015
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Poor weather and cloudy consumer moods drag down retail performance, to the apparent surprise of economists.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
The Price Is Right
March 9, 2015
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Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
Winter Weather Blues
March 5, 2015
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Bonds are down, jobless claims are up, and the 10-Year Treasury yield could hinge on February’s jobs reports.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
March 4, 2015
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When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
SECU Scores Obama Nod With FICO Program
March 2, 2015
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A half-million members respond so far to North Carolina credit union’s offer of free credit scores. President digs it, too.
Training Fleas And RBC
March 2, 2015
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Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Two Stock Records And An Ugly Scene At The House
February 26, 2015
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Watch for frenzied news coverage at month’s end as stock traders target two landmarks for the Dow and NASDAQ.
The Measurement Trap
February 24, 2015
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Is it time to rethink how and what we measure, especially in the credit union world where “high performance” has a different meaning than in for-profit financial institutions?
No Time For Yes Men At NCUA
February 23, 2015
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Is making the NCUA look professional more important than debating rules before they’re passed?
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition
February 13, 2015
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Qualified mortgage rules should reflect bigger credit unions as part of the solution, not part of the problem.
The Price Is Right
Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
Winter Weather Blues
Bonds are down, jobless claims are up, and the 10-Year Treasury yield could hinge on February's jobs reports.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
SECU Scores Obama Nod With FICO Program
A half-million members respond so far to North Carolina credit union’s offer of free credit scores. President digs it, too.
Training Fleas And RBC
Escape the circus and live beyond the limits of the imaginary lid. Comment on the RBC rule.
Two Stock Records And An Ugly Scene At The House
Watch for frenzied news coverage at month's end as stock traders target two landmarks for the Dow and NASDAQ.
The Measurement Trap
Is it time to rethink how and what we measure, especially in the credit union world where “high performance” has a different meaning than in ...
No Time For Yes Men At NCUA
Is making the NCUA look professional more important than debating rules before they're passed?
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition
Qualified mortgage rules should reflect bigger credit unions as part of the solution, not part of the problem.
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Another Flop In Retail Sales