5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
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Credit Unions Face Higher Expectations Than The Competition
May 6, 2024
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A 2022 survey indicates consumers expect credit unions to have a broader suite of products and services than any other type of financial services provider.
Where Are The Gaps In Financial Inclusion?
April 29, 2024
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Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
April 22, 2024
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More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Americans Report Favorable Views On Small Business
April 15, 2024
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Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
Financial Fraud Hits Close To Home
April 8, 2024
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In 2023, 38% of financial institutions reported fraud loss between $500,000 and $1,000,000. What does this mean for credit unions?
Think AI Is Big Now? Give It A Year.
April 1, 2024
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A report from the MIT Technology Review indicates artificial intelligence usage across multiple business sectors is poised to explode by the end of 2025.
For Good Governance, Make The Board Aware Of Liquidity Risk
March 25, 2024
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Credit unions are turning toward the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program to mitigate liquidity pressure.
Two-Thirds Of U.S. Workers Want More Professional Growth Support
March 18, 2024
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Gallup data shows employers aren’t engaging workers nearly as deeply as they would like.
The Business Case For Data Analytics
March 4, 2024
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Turning raw data into actionable insights can reduce costs, head off risk, drive innovation, and more.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
Credit Unions Face Higher Expectations Than The Competition
A 2022 survey indicates consumers expect credit unions to have a broader suite of products and services than any other type of financial services provider.
Where Are The Gaps In Financial Inclusion?
Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
Could EVs Help Credit Unions Lure Younger Members?
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Americans Report Favorable Views On Small Business
Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
Financial Fraud Hits Close To Home
In 2023, 38% of financial institutions reported fraud loss between $500,000 and $1,000,000. What does this mean for credit unions?
Think AI Is Big Now? Give It A Year.
A report from the MIT Technology Review indicates artificial intelligence usage across multiple business sectors is poised to explode by the end of 2025.
For Good Governance, Make The Board Aware Of Liquidity Risk
Credit unions are turning toward the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program to mitigate liquidity pressure.
Two-Thirds Of U.S. Workers Want More Professional Growth Support
Gallup data shows employers aren’t engaging workers nearly as deeply as they would like.
The Business Case For Data Analytics
Turning raw data into actionable insights can reduce costs, head off risk, drive innovation, and more.
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