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
With information separated into more than 16 different systems, American Heritage staff and managers were challenged to consolidate data, proactively serve members by identifying opportunities, and create clear dashboards for reporting. That’s why the cooperative created a joint project office to identify needs throughout the credit union and develop a solution to tell the complete
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.