2Q 2016 Drivers Of The Efficiency Ratio
August 11, 2016
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Like your golf score, your credit union’s efficiency ratio should be low.
Blogs
3 Loan Products Drive Balances To New High
August 9, 2016
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Second quarter lending puts credit unions on the path to another record-breaking year. As of June 2016, three loan products accounted for more than 81% of the annual growth.
Investments Drop In The First Quarter
August 8, 2016
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Total investments fell slightly as liquidity rose with share balances, following their usual pattern of posting the strongest growth in the first quarter of the year. What else happened in the first quarter of 2016?
How To Make A Buck
August 8, 2016
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Sure, credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, but that doesn’t mean they can exist without steady sources of income. See how credit unions are making money and deepening relationships this week on CreditUnions.com.
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
August 5, 2016
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Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
The Fed Abides: A Global Focus On The Bond Market
August 4, 2016
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Bank of England cuts rates while the American traders chew on domestic numbers and the Fed waits for European picture to clear.
Reading Risk: NCUA Lengthens The Exam Cycle
August 4, 2016
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The regulator’s move may be first step of more relief to come.
Pokémon GO And How To Market Trends
August 2, 2016
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The game is hot now, but what do you do when that Next Big Thing comes along?
Credit Unions Go Social
August 1, 2016
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CreditUnions.com rounds up examples of successful social media strategies — as well as identifies alternatives to Facebook and Twitter — to help credit unions take their social presence to the next level.
4 Alternatives To Facebook And Twitter
August 1, 2016
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Strategies to help credit unions increase their social media presence.
2Q 2016 Drivers Of The Efficiency Ratio
Like your golf score, your credit union’s efficiency ratio should be low.
3 Loan Products Drive Balances To New High
Second quarter lending puts credit unions on the path to another record-breaking year. As of June 2016, three loan products accounted for more than 81% ...
Investments Drop In The First Quarter
Total investments fell slightly as liquidity rose with share balances, following their usual pattern of posting the strongest growth in the first quarter of the ...
How To Make A Buck
Sure, credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, but that doesn't mean they can exist without steady sources of income. See how credit unions are making ...
2Q 2016 Delinquency: The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
Reading Risk: NCUA Lengthens The Exam Cycle
The regulator’s move may be first step of more relief to come.
Pokémon GO And How To Market Trends
The game is hot now, but what do you do when that Next Big Thing comes along?
Credit Unions Go Social
CreditUnions.com rounds up examples of successful social media strategies — as well as identifies alternatives to Facebook and Twitter — to help credit unions take ...
4 Alternatives To Facebook And Twitter
Strategies to help credit unions increase their social media presence.
Browse Topics
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
The Fed Abides: A Global Focus On The Bond Market