So Much For Calmer Markets
Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Despite a likely ease in monetary policy coming soon from the Federal Reserve, early August has seen plenty of tumult.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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.
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
The failure of First Republic Bank in early May has consumers worried about liquidity in the financial system. Here’s where credit unions landed at year-end 2022.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
The crisis is still unfolding, but the latest high-profile bank failure has plenty of takeaways for credit unions around asset management, net worth, communication, and more.
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.

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.

From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.

An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
So Much For Calmer Markets