Equity market duration and the Wizard of Oz
Last week, Bank of America Corp.’s head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, Savita Subramanian, said something very interesting about the S&P 500: “The S&P 500 has essentially turned [...]
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Study finds fintech offers lending promise rather than missed opportunities for credit unions
Sometimes the effort credit unions take to protect themselves creates the opposite effect — the effort itself harms the organization’s best interests and the interests of those you dedicate yourselves to helping. A recent study [...]
3 ways to repair a broken budget
If you're new to budgeting, it can be tempting to just look the other way sometimes. If you’re having trouble staying within the parameters of a new budget, here are three helpful tips… Be [...]
There’s a “new” trend in town: affinity-based big banks
Banking built for Black America. Queering banking for the better. Banking for environmentalists. Financial services companies that target specific consumer demographics or interest groups seem to be becoming a “thing” these days. If that sounds [...]
6 things the best CU leaders are doing … right now!
Every catastrophe has its blessings. Leading the people we serve through the pandemic is no different. Don’t get me wrong––I want this behind us as much as anyone. It’s just that experience [...]
Thriving through uncertain, awkward, and trying times
More than a year and a half after our lives changed with COVID, we all continue to adapt to the dynamic landscape. Just like anywhere else, at Chartway, we have daily discussions about how to [...]
CUNA Attorney’s Virtual Conference coming Oct. 26-28
Credit union attorneys can earn up to 12 CLE credits, including two hours of ethics credits, by attending CUNA Attorney's Virtual Conference October 26-28. “Whether you serve as an in-house counsel or as outside counsel, [...]
Caucus: NAFCU’s Berger joined NCUA Board Member Hood to dive into CU industry growth, fintech partnerships, more
NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood spoke Tuesday at NAFCU’s 2021 Congressional Caucus and shared insights on the importance of transparent communication between members, credit unions, and regulators and the impact effective communication has on [...]
Leadership Matters: Making vision a reality
I’m going to give you a system that allows you to achieve your greatest visions. I’ve uncovered this process by using it: In 2015, I founded an innovative addiction treatment center for the [...]
Preparing for the modern disaster
Cyberattacks, frequent weather events, a global pandemic. The types and frequencies of disasters that impact the modern IT environment have increased over the past year. Have your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) practices evolved [...]
Five advantages of online banking
Banking used to be associated with standing in line in a financial institution’s lobby and making small talk with a teller while they deposited your check or withdrew money from your account. In the [...]
Nine strategies to build new mortgage business
Successful loan officers regularly commit to business development throughout the year to build their future pipeline. Here are nine best practices for cultivating your mortgage business. 1. Focus on Purchase Mortgages If you have not [...]
What parents need to know about child identity theft
You may have considered identity protection measures for yourself. But how about for your children? Children can’t apply for credit on their own until they’re 18, and they likely have few financial assets. [...]
Why budgeting for innovation should be part of your credit union strategic planning
Finding new ways to improve business processes is a great way to boost profitability, but it also requires credit union leaders to step outside of their comfort zone, which is challenging if you’ve always [...]
Survival of the CU: Adapting your member experience in a changing world
The world…oh boy, it’s changing at a pace that’s given most of us chronic whiplash. And when it comes to your credit union’s member experience, adapting quickly to meet today’s [...]