Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
August 29, 2016
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Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
Growth
Yellen Eve
August 25, 2016
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The world is nervously awaiting Janet Yellen’s speech tomorrow, but the over-hyped event will not live up to expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
August 23, 2016
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Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned from an interest rate risk perspective.
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
August 19, 2016
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Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
August 16, 2016
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Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
A High-Yield Loyalty Program Builds Relationships And Deposits
August 8, 2016
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Rogue Credit Union beats the market and its peer averages with an ownership savings account.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
July 11, 2016
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Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
Mortgages, Millennials, And Military Matters
June 14, 2016
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Empowering and engaging potential new homeowners and honoring obligations to military borrowers get close scrutiny at opening day of NAFCU’s annual conference.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
June 13, 2016
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
How The West Was Won
June 3, 2016
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Regional credit union data shows cooperatives in the western states posted impressive growth during first quarter.
Member Relationships By The Number (1Q 2016)
Penetration metrics are up across all major product types, with share draft penetration topping 50%.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2016
Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned ...
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated
Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
A High-Yield Loyalty Program Builds Relationships And Deposits
Rogue Credit Union beats the market and its peer averages with an ownership savings account.
A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth
Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
Mortgages, Millennials, And Military Matters
Empowering and engaging potential new homeowners and honoring obligations to military borrowers get close scrutiny at opening day of NAFCU’s annual conference.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
How The West Was Won
Regional credit union data shows cooperatives in the western states posted impressive growth during first quarter.
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Future Bets For Fintech
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Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
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Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
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.
Andrew Lepczyk
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.
Yellen Eve