5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
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A data-based look at how credit union performance in Missouri and Pennsylvania could mirror the outcome of this year’s Super Bowl.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.

Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.

The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.

The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.