The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to make a big purchase.
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.
With interest rates up and economic growth tepid, credit union leaders are tracking key performance ratios in their loan portfolios.
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.
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.
Credit unions are turning toward the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program to mitigate liquidity pressure.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
The performance of the industry’s largest credit unions can skew averages; considering median data in performance analysis uncovers different insights.
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.
Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
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.