Key Economic Considerations For 2020
China trade, interest rate concerns make profitable risk management more critical.
China trade, interest rate concerns make profitable risk management more critical.
The global economy provided a colorful backdrop for credit union financial executives, board members, and leaders planning for the coming year.
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A disciplined strategy and long-term focus provides consistency independent of fluctuating interest rates.
Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.
Cash and investments at credit unions was down at year-end 2018 as credit unions reallocated funds to fulfill loan demand.
Having the right strategy in place makes investment decisions fairly independent of interest rate rises and falls.
Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.

Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.

The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.

Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.

A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.

Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.

Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.

Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.

From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.