Impact Strategies From October 2022
October 24, 2022
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Blogs
Fed Shows No Sign Of Relenting As Inflation Persists
October 15, 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.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
October 15, 2022
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Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Dividends Have Slipped, But Is A Turnaround On The Horizon?
October 15, 2022
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In honor of International Credit Union Day, a look at how credit union dividends have shifted over time and why a rebound might be just around the corner.
Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
October 10, 2022
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High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
October 9, 2022
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After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Impact Strategies From September 2022
September 26, 2022
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A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
September 19, 2022
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The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Hawkish Fed Delivers A Clear ‘Higher For Longer’ Message
September 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.
Bob Falk On Leadership
September 19, 2022
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Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Fed Shows No Sign Of Relenting As Inflation Persists
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Dividends Have Slipped, But Is A Turnaround On The Horizon?
In honor of International Credit Union Day, a look at how credit union dividends have shifted over time and why a rebound might be just ...
Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Impact Strategies From September 2022
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Hawkish Fed Delivers A Clear ‘Higher For Longer’ Message
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Bob Falk On Leadership
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue ...
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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
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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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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.
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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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The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
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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
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.