Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
Trendwatch 2Q 2023
August 17, 2023
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Watch Trendwatch 2Q23 to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 2Q 2023 data.
6 Practices Your Credit Union Can Use To Help Manage Liquidity
August 14, 2023
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The ability to effectively manage liquidity can have significant implications on profitability, stability, and reputation.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2023
August 14, 2023
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With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
August 7, 2023
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TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Powell Reiterates Data Dependency, Market Revives Soft Landing Narrative
August 7, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Increased Credit Card Use During Economic Uncertainty
August 7, 2023
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More than one-third of cardholders have increased credit card spending in the past six months. What do you need to know about these consumers?
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
July 31, 2023
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As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of funds.
Micro Grants. Major Support.
July 31, 2023
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A microgrant program from Verity Credit Union lifts up local nonprofits and other organizations.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023
July 31, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
July 24, 2023
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A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
Trendwatch 2Q 2023
Watch Trendwatch 2Q23 to learn about credit union performance trends gathered from 2Q 2023 data.
6 Practices Your Credit Union Can Use To Help Manage Liquidity
The ability to effectively manage liquidity can have significant implications on profitability, stability, and reputation.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2023
With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Increased Credit Card Use During Economic Uncertainty
More than one-third of cardholders have increased credit card spending in the past six months. What do you need to know about these consumers?
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of ...
Micro Grants. Major Support.
A microgrant program from Verity Credit Union lifts up local nonprofits and other organizations.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
ALM Poses An Existential Crisis For Credit Unions
A run of bank failures in 2023 has forced all financial institutions to ask themselves whether they’re safer than troubled banks.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
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Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
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After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
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Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Powell Reiterates Data Dependency, Market Revives Soft Landing Narrative