Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
December 11, 2023
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Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
Institutional Investments
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
November 27, 2023
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The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
July 24, 2023
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The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
May 15, 2023
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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.
Upside Surprises Spark Market Repricing
March 20, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
5 Lessons For Credit Unions From Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
March 15, 2023
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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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Cash At Credit Unions Declined 26% In The Second Quarter
September 12, 2022
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Amid market volatility and ongoing loan demand, cash balances decreased nearly $66 billion. What else happened in the investment portfolio?
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
August 15, 2022
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Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
What Happened To Investments And Cash Balances In The First Quarter?
June 20, 2022
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The credit union balance sheet is shifting as the U.S. economy enters a post-pandemic reality.
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
Navigating Liquidity In Testing Times: Insights From Leaders Credit Union
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
Credit Union Liquidity Profile By State
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 ...
Upside Surprises Spark Market Repricing
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
5 Lessons For Credit Unions From Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
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 ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Cash At Credit Unions Declined 26% In The Second Quarter
Amid market volatility and ongoing loan demand, cash balances decreased nearly $66 billion. What else happened in the investment portfolio?
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
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