5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2025
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the balance sheet.
Perfecting loan files involves careful planning, reliable tracking, and scalable information management.
A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
At Publix Employees FCU, marketing plays a pivotal role in select employee group engagement.
CEO Jason M. Osterhage shares what happened when his organization adopted board term limits and reckoned with the downstream implications.
Practical insights from leaders redefining success in strategy, governance, and growth.
Credit union strategy leaders are embracing uncertainty, rethinking relevance, and getting cozy with discomfort as they plan for 2030 and beyond.
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.

Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.

Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.

Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.

Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.

It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.

Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.

From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.

Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
Board Term Limits Drive Mature Decisions At Everwise Credit Union