Beating The Odds With Business Checking
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Hundreds of credit unions are changing their product roadmaps to increase deposit growth by using their community affinity and prioritizing digital experiences for millions of members that the younger generations demand. New, popular solutions allow credit unions to reach younger, more engaged members, empowering them to achieve financial wellness and make an impact in their community through everyday banking.
Leverage data to provide hyper-personalized experiences as well as proactive risk management.
A partnership between the credit union and a community nonprofit provides financial resources for at-risk kids during formative years.
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Key areas to strengthen a seamless banking experience across all deposit channels.
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.