A Cash Cow 7 Years In The Making
April 26, 2016
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A review of NCUSIF audits show a rebuff of reality that marks seven years of building budgets while thwarting the fund’s intent to sustain and nurture.
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All Cards are Not Created Equal
April 22, 2016
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APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from the year prior.
“PR Jujitsu”: BMI FCU takes on the Banks and the CARD Act
April 19, 2016
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As Consumers Rebel, Credit Unions Can Benefit
April 19, 2016
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Negative headlines about financial institutions are commonplace in our current national climate, but one issue in particular has risen above the din in the last few months.
Year-End Data Shows RBC Tackles Phantom Foe
April 15, 2016
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NCUA chair Debbie Matz leaves the board as the movement prepares to live with burdensome new capitalization standards that data show nearly no credit unions currently run afoul of.
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
April 14, 2016
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The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Time For CUSOs
April 13, 2016
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NACUSO conference points up innovative opportunities, regulatory challenges for collaborative entrepreneurship in the credit union model.
Leverage Leagues To Meet Compliance Needs
April 8, 2016
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The Ohio Credit Union League offers resources such as discussion groups and file-sharing libraries to ease the burden of complicated regulations.
Evaluate Politicians In Races To Watch
April 7, 2016
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Credit unions have come a long way with their political advocacy, but in many races there’s a need for even more.
3 Takeaways From The 2016 Callahan TRID Survey
April 4, 2016
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Has TRID caused delays in credit union mortgage closings? If so, why? Find out what more than 200 credit union leaders report.
All Cards are Not Created Equal
APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from ...
As Consumers Rebel, Credit Unions Can Benefit
Negative headlines about financial institutions are commonplace in our current national climate, but one issue in particular has risen above the din in the last ...
Year-End Data Shows RBC Tackles Phantom Foe
NCUA chair Debbie Matz leaves the board as the movement prepares to live with burdensome new capitalization standards that data show nearly no credit unions ...
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Time For CUSOs
NACUSO conference points up innovative opportunities, regulatory challenges for collaborative entrepreneurship in the credit union model.
Leverage Leagues To Meet Compliance Needs
The Ohio Credit Union League offers resources such as discussion groups and file-sharing libraries to ease the burden of complicated regulations.
Evaluate Politicians In Races To Watch
Credit unions have come a long way with their political advocacy, but in many races there’s a need for even more.
3 Takeaways From The 2016 Callahan TRID Survey
Has TRID caused delays in credit union mortgage closings? If so, why? Find out what more than 200 credit union leaders report.
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
A Cash Cow 7 Years In The Making