What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
January 23, 2023
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The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
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The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
January 23, 2023
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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 Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
January 23, 2023
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Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
January 17, 2023
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Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
January 9, 2023
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Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
Cash Is King In Low-Income Homes
January 2, 2023
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A report from the Federal Reserve finds cash payments have stayed consistent in recent years, but households of modest means are less likely to use other payment methods.
The Power Of Purpose Is In The Details
December 19, 2022
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It’s not enough to have a mission statement; to deliver results, a credit union’s purpose must meet four specific conditions.
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
December 19, 2022
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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.
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
December 19, 2022
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The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
Is The Credit Union Liquidity Crunch Finally Here?
December 19, 2022
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The industry is facing a challenge as it looks for ways to fund record loan demand.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
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 Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
Cash Is King In Low-Income Homes
A report from the Federal Reserve finds cash payments have stayed consistent in recent years, but households of modest means are less likely to use ...
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
Is The Credit Union Liquidity Crunch Finally Here?
The industry is facing a challenge as it looks for ways to fund record loan demand.
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
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Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
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The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
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The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
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To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Power Of Purpose Is In The Details