Dave Colby

• Economic Recovery Offers Mixed Signals

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 29, 2012

  It may be hard to truly gauge whether the majority of members are feeling skepticism toward signs that an economic recovery is well on its way.

• Auto Loans’ Latest Boost Driven by Aging Fleet

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 24, 2012

  CUNA Mutual says member demand for both new and used vehicles is up due in large part to the aging vehicle fleet at dealerships.

• Credit Unions’ Average Savings Balance Surpasses $9,000

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 19, 2012

  For the first time ever, the average savings balance at credit unions moved past the $9,000 mark.

• Credit Union Economist: Some Not Buying Into Economic Recovery

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 18, 2012

  In his conversations with industry leaders, credit union economist Dave Colby said he has detected skepticism about an economic recovery.

• Warning On New Members

  March 25, 2012

  While Bank Transfer Day helped to boost membership to record numbers, the industry could see an exodus of some of its more profitable members in 2013 if credit unions are not capitalizing on those relationships.

• Economist Warns of Rush to Purge Unprofitable Members

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 20, 2012

  CUNA Mutual economist urges CUs to support new members

• CUNA Mutual Webinars Tackle Industry Issues

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 6, 2012

  The 2012 series begins Jan. 18 with session on fixed income markets.

• Nurturing Existing Member Ties May Be 2012’s Focus

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 3, 2012

  Rather than court new members, some credit unions may focus their resources on building relationships with existing members this year.

• Stable Economy Seen as Means to Reverse the Slump

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 18, 2011

  If credit unions were looking for a lending panacea in 2011, it was nowhere to be found. It wasn’t for a lack of money to lend because many cooperatives were awash in funds, economists said over the course of the year.

• Post-Bank Transfer Day: Building Ties That Bind New Members

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 20, 2011

  Fresh out of college a few years ago, Tyler Leonhardt accepted a position at Bank of America.