China Makes Headlines Again
October 13, 2016
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In September, China reported a sharper drop in exports than was expected. What does that mean for the bond market?
Economy
A Road Map For Reports
October 6, 2016
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What should credit unions expect from Friday’s barrage of economic reports?
A Flash In The Pan
September 29, 2016
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Oil rallies for a day, and stocks tag along for the ride.
How Do You Spell ‘Relief’
September 22, 2016
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Both stocks and bonds rallied yesterday on the heels of two central bank meetings.
A Holiday Extended
September 15, 2016
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Neither stocks nor bonds have made headway in either direction.
The Traders Are Listening
September 8, 2016
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Expected news out of Europe has nonetheless piqued the interest of traders everywhere.
A Fun September?
September 1, 2016
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The markets were quiet for most of August, and traders are eager for September to bring more activity.
The Bond Market Will Decide
August 18, 2016
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The lack of a unified opinion from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors will leave the Fed in the dust when rates rise.
5 Graphs That Show How Technology Offers A Competitive Advantage
July 4, 2016
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Credit unions with strong technology offerings outperform their peers in growth, penetration, and average relationships.
A Move In Rates Has Hijacked My Budget. Now What?
July 4, 2016
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How three possible rate paths could throw a curveball during the 2017 budgeting process.
A Road Map For Reports
What should credit unions expect from Friday's barrage of economic reports?
A Flash In The Pan
Oil rallies for a day, and stocks tag along for the ride.
How Do You Spell ‘Relief’
Both stocks and bonds rallied yesterday on the heels of two central bank meetings.
A Holiday Extended
Neither stocks nor bonds have made headway in either direction.
The Traders Are Listening
Expected news out of Europe has nonetheless piqued the interest of traders everywhere.
A Fun September?
The markets were quiet for most of August, and traders are eager for September to bring more activity.
The Bond Market Will Decide
The lack of a unified opinion from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors will leave the Fed in the dust when rates rise.
5 Graphs That Show How Technology Offers A Competitive Advantage
Credit unions with strong technology offerings outperform their peers in growth, penetration, and average relationships.
A Move In Rates Has Hijacked My Budget. Now What?
How three possible rate paths could throw a curveball during the 2017 budgeting process.
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Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
China Makes Headlines Again