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.
Industry Insights
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
March 11, 2024
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Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
March 11, 2024
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The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
March 11, 2024
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Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not evenly distributed.
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
March 11, 2024
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Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
March 11, 2024
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Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Markets Pare Back Pivot Expectations
March 7, 2024
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024
March 6, 2024
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The curse of cable TV, servant leadership, and more concerns around AI were among the major topics as the annual event continued.
3 Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2024
March 5, 2024
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The fate of fee income, AI, and consolidation (of a sort) were top of mind on Monday.
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.
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.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not ...
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
3 Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2024
The curse of cable TV, servant leadership, and more concerns around AI were among the major topics as the annual event continued.
3 Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2024
The fate of fee income, AI, and consolidation (of a sort) were top of mind on Monday.
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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A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
Callahan & Associates
Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
Markets Pare Back Pivot Expectations