Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
December 1, 2016
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Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
Institutional Investments
Targeted Marketing And Checking Account Design
November 28, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Investments Defied Expectations In 3Q 2016
November 15, 2016
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With market uncertainty, it’s surprising to see a quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increase in investments. Less surprising is the attraction of short-term investments.
It’s Time To Take Our Own Advice
November 7, 2016
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New DOL Fiduciary Rule is an opportunity to assess credit unions’ long-term goals for their investment advisors.
Second Quarter 2016 Investment Trends Review
September 19, 2016
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Continued loan demand draws down investment balances.
An Investment For A Texas Credit Union
August 12, 2016
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Generations FCU explains how it uses the investment portfolio as a vehicle that produces income in its own right.
Sink Or Swim?
August 11, 2016
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Although there are differences in bond rates around the world, they are all trading in the same direction.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
June 13, 2016
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Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined by the NCUA.
CUSO Investments (4Q 2015)
April 30, 2016
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Which credit unions are investing dollars in and loaning money to credit union service organizations?
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
April 26, 2016
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Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
Industry Performance By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Twenty-eight graphs, charts, and maps that evaluate credit union performance in the third quarter of 2016.
Targeted Marketing And Checking Account Design
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Union Investments Defied Expectations In 3Q 2016
With market uncertainty, it’s surprising to see a quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increase in investments. Less surprising is the attraction of short-term investments.
It’s Time To Take Our Own Advice
New DOL Fiduciary Rule is an opportunity to assess credit unions’ long-term goals for their investment advisors.
Second Quarter 2016 Investment Trends Review
Continued loan demand draws down investment balances.
An Investment For A Texas Credit Union
Generations FCU explains how it uses the investment portfolio as a vehicle that produces income in its own right.
7 Ways To Manage Risk
Risk managers monitor disparate areas of the credit union. For key ratios to follow, start with the measures that correspond to the risk indicators outlined ...
CUSO Investments (4Q 2015)
Which credit unions are investing dollars in and loaning money to credit union service organizations?
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
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