Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
February 1, 2017
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Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
Asset Liability Management (ALM)
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
February 2, 2016
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In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
February 1, 2016
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Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
Instantaneous Shock Analysis Provides Misleading IRR Results For Credit Unions
June 22, 2015
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More plausible interest rate scenarios would better serve the industry in planning for rising rates.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
May 19, 2015
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This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
April 13, 2015
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Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
Opportunities In The Lending Portfolio
April 2, 2015
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Credit unions are on pace to break lending records set in 2012, but they need to recognize the reward and risk inherent in strong growth.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
March 9, 2015
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News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Right Price For The Right Products
March 9, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com explores how today’s cooperative financial institution balances risk, perks, and member benefits.
The Price Is Right
March 9, 2015
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Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Credit Unions Fund More Loans, Still Hold $350 Billion In Investments
Loan growth drives down balances while industry assets overall remain steady.
Instantaneous Shock Analysis Provides Misleading IRR Results For Credit Unions
More plausible interest rate scenarios would better serve the industry in planning for rising rates.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
Opportunities In The Lending Portfolio
Credit unions are on pace to break lending records set in 2012, but they need to recognize the reward and risk inherent in strong growth.
Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
The Right Price For The Right Products
This week, CreditUnions.com explores how today’s cooperative financial institution balances risk, perks, and member benefits.
The Price Is Right
Properly pricing and managing the loan portfolio is a major driver of success for a credit union.
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Trust Still Has An Address
Callahan & Associates
In the age of smartphones and smartwatches, a strong physical branch network builds trust and credibility.
How Inflation Changed Credit Union Member Behavior
Andrew Lepczyk
Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.
What’s In A Name: Chief Strategic Enablement Officer
Savana Morie
Risk gets a rebrand — and a bigger mandate — at MSUFCU, where a Strategic Enablement department helps initiatives move forward while keeping the organization safe and sound.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
Aaron Passman
A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
Savana Morie
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review