Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
February 25, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in financial wellness, including Changed, Starlight, Silvur and Debbie.
Return On Assets (ROA)
A Chiefs Three-Peat? Callahan Bowl XIX Breaks Down The Big Game.
February 3, 2025
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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.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
December 15, 2024
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With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
September 10, 2024
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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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
June 10, 2024
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Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
March 11, 2024
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Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
February 9, 2024
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What might performance in 2023 mean for 2024?
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
November 13, 2023
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Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
Learn from 2025's top innovators in financial wellness, including Changed, Starlight, Silvur and Debbie.
A Chiefs Three-Peat? Callahan Bowl XIX Breaks Down The Big Game.
A data-based look at how credit union performance in Missouri and Pennsylvania could mirror the outcome of this year's Super Bowl.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
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New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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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
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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.