3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Service trumps rates at Ascend FCU, where an integrated approach aims to maximize engagement and loyalty.
Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
Credit unions report a continued influx in shares as members seek the safety of deposit accounts.
Several new rules are coming in the year ahead, particularly in the area of authorization requirements.
Credit unions have made deposit and market share gains during the year; now, many must re-evaluate their branch channels as they work to better align products and services with the changing needs of members.
How Dupaco’s individual development account and broader network of support helps those in need build a solid financial foundation.
From direct deposits to direct outreach, analysts are greasing the gears of member service as they spin like never before.
Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
The North Carolina cooperative generates strong deposits to fuel a humming lending machine.

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.