3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
August 15, 2019
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Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
Operating Expense
4 Ratios Every HR Professional Should Know
July 9, 2019
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Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know
July 9, 2019
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Metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
June 11, 2019
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Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
March 11, 2019
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U.S. credit unions reported a 169-basis-point decline in the efficiency ratio year-over-year. And that’s a good thing.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
February 19, 2019
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As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state of the net interest margin in the fourth quarter.
Efficiency By The Numbers (2Q18)
November 1, 2018
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The credit union industry’s efficiency ratio of 69.8% as of June 30 was the lowest it’s been since 2010.
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
April 23, 2018
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Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
How Does Location Affect Expenses?
July 3, 2017
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Contextualizing costs based on location can make a big difference when analyzing the bottom line.
What Drives Credit Union Revenue?
June 5, 2017
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Credit unions generate income in a multitude of ways to stay competitive in a narrowing margin environment.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
4 Ratios Every HR Professional Should Know
Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know
Metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
U.S. credit unions reported a 169-basis-point decline in the efficiency ratio year-over-year. And that’s a good thing.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state ...
Efficiency By The Numbers (2Q18)
The credit union industry's efficiency ratio of 69.8% as of June 30 was the lowest it's been since 2010.
Regional Performance Report: Mid-Atlantic Credit Unions
Credit unions in the Mid-Atlantic reported faster MBL growth than credit unions outside the region. In what other areas did these Mid-Atlantic cooperatives excel?
How Does Location Affect Expenses?
Contextualizing costs based on location can make a big difference when analyzing the bottom line.
What Drives Credit Union Revenue?
Credit unions generate income in a multitude of ways to stay competitive in a narrowing margin environment.
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