5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
Financial Performance
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Compete With Banks Without Cutting Into Margins
April 22, 2024
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The playing field isn’t always even, but credit unions can attract new members, increase deposit volume, and remain viable without sacrificing ethics, standards, or community commitment.
For Good Governance, Make The Board Aware Of Liquidity Risk
March 25, 2024
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Credit unions are turning toward the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program to mitigate liquidity pressure.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
March 11, 2024
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Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
March 11, 2024
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The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
March 11, 2024
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Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not evenly distributed.
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
March 11, 2024
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Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
March 11, 2024
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Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
A New Economic Environment Demands New Perspectives
March 2, 2024
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Credit union leaders can lead their organizations through a period of uncertainty by looking at results through a different lens.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
February 9, 2024
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What might performance in 2023 mean for 2024?
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Compete With Banks Without Cutting Into Margins
The playing field isn’t always even, but credit unions can attract new members, increase deposit volume, and remain viable without sacrificing ethics, standards, or community ...
For Good Governance, Make The Board Aware Of Liquidity Risk
Credit unions are turning toward the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program to mitigate liquidity pressure.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Looking For Deeper Insights? Consider The Median.
The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
Americans Are Less Financially Confident Than 5 Years Ago
Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not ...
Share Growth Changes Reflect Member Appetite For Higher Yields
Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
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