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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Markets Are Forced To Reprice Yet Again
May 6, 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.
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.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
April 22, 2024
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There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
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.
Fed Leaders Hope To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of The 1970s
April 9, 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.
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.
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.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
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.
Fed Leaders Hope To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of The 1970s
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
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Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
Markets Are Forced To Reprice Yet Again