Risk markets rebounded in late November following Black Friday’s Omicron scare that sent U.S. stocks down more than 2% and term Treasury yields down 14-18 basis points. Implied volatility in the Treasury market, as measured by the MOVE Index, is now at the highest level since March 30, 2020. This webinar will help you look
A hawkish shift in the Fed’s tone triggered a negative response in U.S. financial markets, sending bond yields higher, spreads wider, and making it the worst January for the S&P 500 since 2009. Fixed income markets were pricing in approximately five rate hikes in 2022 at the end of January, but uncertainty remains related to
High economic optimism and accommodative monetary and fiscal policy continue to boost risk appetite in U.S. financial markets. The first estimate of Q1 GDP showed 6.4% growth, leaving the U.S. economy less than 1% below Q4 2019 levels in real GDP terms. The inflation debate persisted in April as several companies announced price increases due
Join Corporate Central and ECCHO for this 60-minute webinar where we will review indorsements and the UCC presentment warranty and discuss how to resolve a potential warranty breach.
Despite the obstacles presented this past year, credit unions have come together and redefined what it means to be a member-serving organization. As we continue to adjust technology strategies in 2022, the Callahan team invites you to join us and a select group of your industry peers on January 25 at 2 p.m. ET for
Despite the obstacles presented this past year, credit unions have come together and redefined what it means to be a member-serving organization. As we continue to adjust technology strategies in 2022, the Callahan team invites you to join us and a select group of your industry peers on January 25 at 2 p.m. ET for
Through a new strategic partnership, ENACOMM and Access Softek are working together to deliver 360 degrees of solutions for all of your financial institution’s digital banking, voice self-service and contact center needs. ENACOMM’s next-generation voice solutions for contact center integration and user self-service, including intelligent interactive voice response (IVR) and conversational voice banking, perfectly complement
As businesses struggle to attract and retain talent and diversity, equity and inclusion programs become more prevalent, voluntary, employee-led resource groups are gaining in popularity. While typically formed to support groups of employees with shared characteristics or life experiences, these resource groups may also prove beneficial for the organizations that encourage them. During this webinar,
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Sept. 8 that nationwide job openings increased by 749,000 in a single month to a record high of 10.9 million at the end of July. The credit union industry is hardly alone in feeling the pain of empty positions going unfilled. However, some cooperatives have managed to
Financial stress costs employers $4.7 billion per week, according to a recent Bright Plan survey. Many companies offer employees physical and mental health benefits, but financial wellness rarely gets the same consideration. Workers Credit Union ($2.2B, Littleton, MA) believes financial wellness coaching is the next frontier of employee benefits and has made it a key
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.