Jim covers economic data trends emerging for credit unions, as well as branch news and dividends.
Without exceptional losses and gains, second-quarter income falls as interest margins shrink.
CUNA reports the fourth month in a row of stronger monthly loan gains.
Letters to a Senate committee say the NCUA has ample tools to maintain the Share Insurance Fund.
CUNA's testimony to a Senate committee questions the need for banks to interfere with themselves.
Yet, ROA rises with big loss provision reversals for the largest credit unions.
Salt Lake City credit union becomes one of eight above that mark.
House bill would require the NCUA and other regulators to find ways to clear unnecessary regulatory roadblocks.
Steven Rick of CUNA Mutual Group says lower rates are also lowering interest margins.
NAFCU expects tight supply and high prices to continue to limit sales.
Spending is higher for experiences, but goods are expected to return with the back-to-school season.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
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Picus Security
From Picus Security
With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
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Picus Security
From Picus Security
Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
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Picus Security
From Picus Security
Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
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CPI
From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
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FICO
From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
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CUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
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FICO
From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
Your credit union has security controls, but can you prove they work against modern threats? This handbook provides a roadmap to move beyond compliance and build an evidence-based security program that protects your members and meets NCUA rules.
Download ResourcePicus Security
From Picus Security
Credit union security teams face major threats with limited resources. This solution brief outlines how continuous security validation helps you prove which attacks would succeed, fix gaps, and answer every examiner question with evidence.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
With rising acquisition costs and industry consolidation, random acts of marketing are no longer enough. This executive guide provides a 5-step framework to unlock sustainable, member-driven growth by fixing fit, friction, and focus.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
More than half of credit unions are in decline. This data brief analyzes ten years of performance data, revealing how strategic Field of Membership (FOM) expansion is the single most reliable lever for sustainable growth. Download it to learn more.
Download ResourceCPI
From CPI
Offering premium metal cards can seem complex and costly. This playbook demystifies the process, showing institutions of all sizes how to launch a scalable, high-impact metal card program to drive loyalty and enhance brand perception.
Download ResourceFICO
From FICO
With 1.4 billion adults lacking credit records, alternative data is key to market expansion. This guide shows how to assess and combine this data with traditional sources to improve credit risk analytics and create lower-friction processes.
Download ResourceCUCollaborate
From CUCollaborate
In a consolidating industry, strategic growth is essential. This guide reframes Field of Membership from a regulatory hurdle into a competitive advantage, providing a tactical playbook for sustainable expansion.
Download ResourceFICO
From FICO
Go beyond traditional credit data. The UltraFICO� Score unifies cash flow insights with proven FICO� methodology, giving you a deeper view of borrower creditworthiness to safely approve more qualified applicants.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Digital engagement now determines which credit cards consumers choose, use, and keep. This new report from PYMNTS and Elan Credit Card reveals why the mobile app is becoming as important as the card itself.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Scale modern merchant services without adding internal infrastructure. Learn how a relationship?driven merchant model can help your financial institution enhance revenue and loyalty with small businesses.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all banking interactions now happen through digital channels? A well-designed mobile banking app is no longer optional -- it?s essential.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly one-third of consumers don?t know their credit score or how to improve it. With financial planning tools, educational resources, and one-on-one support, credit unions deepen their impact with members while helping them meet their broader financial goals.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Virtual cards are the next phase of digital payments with 42% of consumers using one within the past 6 months. Learn more about the growing payment method in this new report.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Rising fraud, digital demand, and regulatory pressure are reshaping credit card programs. Discover what it takes to maintain a competitive card program and why many credit unions are reconsidering in-house issuing.
Download Resource