Big Promises. High Expectations.
March 9, 2017
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Last week’s Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
Economy
A Big Reward For Good Behavior
March 2, 2017
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The stock market reacted to Trump’s speech on Tuesday with a triple-digit jump on Wednesday.
An Open Window
February 23, 2017
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The March meeting is the Fed’s best shot to start what it claims will be three tightenings this year.
Smart Money Plays Dumb
February 16, 2017
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Wall Street has fought the bull market for the past year, always looking for a better buying opportunity.
Will The Tweet Hit The Fan?
February 9, 2017
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The appeals court reviewing the president’s travel ban could render a decision before the week’s end.
The Trump Impact
February 2, 2017
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Trump needs to start working on big issues and stay away from the petty stuff or he will destroy what is left of the goodwill in the markets.
Bond Bulls Lose Battle But Not War
January 26, 2017
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Buyer demand for the 10-year is not what traders hoped for.
A Problem With Geography
January 19, 2017
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U.S. employment might be nearing its maximum limit, but there are still pockets of unemployed workers around the country.
Arrowhead Credit Union: What Happens When Member-Owner Governance Is Removed From A Credit Union
January 11, 2017
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No credit union in America has come close to the bottom-line financial results of Arrowhead Credit Union’s 3.75% ROA for both 2011 and 2012.
An Opportunity For Real Return On The Corporate Credit Union Takeovers
January 11, 2017
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Co-Ops for Change is crowd-sourcing data on each corporate credit union’s portfolio that was taken to collateralize the NCUA Guaranteed Notes (NGN).
A Big Reward For Good Behavior
The stock market reacted to Trump’s speech on Tuesday with a triple-digit jump on Wednesday.
An Open Window
The March meeting is the Fed’s best shot to start what it claims will be three tightenings this year.
Smart Money Plays Dumb
Wall Street has fought the bull market for the past year, always looking for a better buying opportunity.
Will The Tweet Hit The Fan?
The appeals court reviewing the president's travel ban could render a decision before the week's end.
The Trump Impact
Trump needs to start working on big issues and stay away from the petty stuff or he will destroy what is left of the goodwill ...
Bond Bulls Lose Battle But Not War
Buyer demand for the 10-year is not what traders hoped for.
A Problem With Geography
U.S. employment might be nearing its maximum limit, but there are still pockets of unemployed workers around the country.
Arrowhead Credit Union: What Happens When Member-Owner Governance Is Removed From A Credit Union
No credit union in America has come close to the bottom-line financial results of Arrowhead Credit Union’s 3.75% ROA for both 2011 and 2012.
An Opportunity For Real Return On The Corporate Credit Union Takeovers
Co-Ops for Change is crowd-sourcing data on each corporate credit union’s portfolio that was taken to collateralize the NCUA Guaranteed Notes (NGN).
Browse Topics
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Big Promises. High Expectations.