5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Understanding what constitutes a banking desert can help credit unions determine branching and outreach strategies for underserved communities.
How the country’s economic gains on paper fail to capture the financial strain millions of Americans face in their checkbook.
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The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
The introduction of generative AI has transformed the business world in just two years. Here’s how adoption varies by job function.
Multiple common bond and community charters comprise the majority of the industry, but niche fields of membership boast some of the largest institutions.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
When it comes to AI and ChatGPT, the intelligence might be artificial but the fraud is real.

Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.

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First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

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.

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.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

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.
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