3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
November 15, 2021
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Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Industry Insights
Inflation Becomes A Predominant Theme
November 15, 2021
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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.
Are Credit Unions Having A Meaningful Impact On Employees?
November 8, 2021
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Focusing on front-line employees helps credit unions better serve their members and communities.
What Has More Value: Quantitative Data Or Qualitative Conversation?
October 25, 2021
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An impact benchmark is a worthwhile endeavor, but community impact doesn’t stop — or even start — with a number.
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
October 18, 2021
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Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
The Gradual Shift To Policy Normalization Begins
October 18, 2021
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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.
How Can Credit Unions Measure Impact?
October 11, 2021
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Callahan & Associates is committed to helping credit unions quantitatively demonstrate they are not only socially and commercially valuable financial institutions but also invaluable community partners.
Reform Credit Unions? No, Rekindle Them!
October 5, 2021
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It’s time to show consumers that credit unions across the country are steadfastly working to improve the lives of their members and communities.
Absent Additional Stimulus, Total Industry Investments Decline In The Second Quarter
September 27, 2021
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Cash balances contracted 11.1% from March 31 as credit unions actively put money to work.
Markets Remain Fixated On Monetary Policy
September 20, 2021
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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 Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Are Credit Unions Having A Meaningful Impact On Employees?
Focusing on front-line employees helps credit unions better serve their members and communities.
What Has More Value: Quantitative Data Or Qualitative Conversation?
An impact benchmark is a worthwhile endeavor, but community impact doesn’t stop — or even start — with a number.
Credit Union Consolidation Continues
Seventy credit union mergers occurred in the first six months of 2021, continuing a decades-long trend.
The Gradual Shift To Policy Normalization Begins
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
How Can Credit Unions Measure Impact?
Callahan & Associates is committed to helping credit unions quantitatively demonstrate they are not only socially and commercially valuable financial institutions but also invaluable community ...
Reform Credit Unions? No, Rekindle Them!
It’s time to show consumers that credit unions across the country are steadfastly working to improve the lives of their members and communities.
Absent Additional Stimulus, Total Industry Investments Decline In The Second Quarter
Cash balances contracted 11.1% from March 31 as credit unions actively put money to work.
Markets Remain Fixated On Monetary Policy
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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Inflation Becomes A Predominant Theme