by Brian Hague, CFA | Jan 30, 2026 | Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Strategy
Disclaimers: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author alone, and do not reflect any position taken by Rochdale. The author strives to remain politically agnostic in economic analysis and forecasting; as such, he is frequently an equal opportunity...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Dec 31, 2025 | Boards, Client Satisfaction, Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory, Risk Management, Strategy
‘Twas the Night Before New Years’, twenty-twenty-six, And many new trends had been thrown in the mix; New leaders in D.C. took hold of the reins, And with all the changes brought fresh growing pains. The new leadership that took charge of the nation Offered a...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Aug 26, 2025 | Boards, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Vendor Management
You’ve implemented an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program at your credit union, and it’s been in place for about a year or more. You re-assess your risks periodically, you’ve developed reporting, and you’ve created a Risk Management Committee (RMCO) that meets...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Aug 7, 2025 | Boards, Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Lending, Risk Management, Strategy
The July jobs report put a spotlight on the revisions to the payroll numbers – especially after the weak release, coupled with the sharp downward revisions to the May and June numbers, resulted in President Trump announcing the termination of the Commissioner of the...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Jul 23, 2025 | Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Uncategorized
In the landscape of the financial services industry, credit unions serve as pillars of trust, stability and support for their members. Amidst the ever-evolving challenges and uncertainties credit unions face, risk professionals play a pivotal and critical role. While...
