Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
A confluence of major factors have resulted in some of the weakest share growth in several years.
Watch Trendwatch to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 3Q 2022 data.
Auto inflation has slowed since its second quarter peak but remains significantly higher than historical levels.
Credit unions must offer ample opportunity for members to engage with the products and services offered, enabling, supporting, and sustaining a consistent pattern of satisfactory member experiences that build loyalty no matter where members interact.
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their loan portfolios.
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.