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...
by Jeff Owen | Jul 14, 2025 | Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
We live in a world of constant change. As such, risk is not a distant threat; rather, it’s a daily reality. For credit union leaders, the challenge is not how to avoid risk, but how to face it with clarity, discipline, and purpose. That is where Enterprise Risk...
by Jeff Owen | Oct 16, 2024 | Client Satisfaction, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Vendor Management
At the heart of Rochdale’s credit union strategy, risk and vendor management consulting and software firm lies a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Our clients’ success stories are a testament to the transformative impact of our solutions. From...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Oct 7, 2024 | Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Lending, Operational Risk Assessment, Press, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
The big economic story for Q3 was the long-anticipated commencement of easing by the FOMC. Contrary to popular opinion, it was not overdue. In this writer’s opinion, the magnitude of the cut – 50bp – was entirely unjustified by the prevailing data; indeed, one could...
by Brian Hague, CFA | Nov 2, 2023 | Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
Back to the Basics: What is risk? Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi opened training camp for the Green Bay Packers in 1961 in historic fashion. The Packers had blown a 4th-quarter lead in the NFL Championship Game against the Eagles the previous year. The...
by Jeff Owen | Sep 7, 2023 | Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices are facing a critical need for reevaluation. While ERM has long served as a shield against potential threats, it’s high time we recognize its untapped...
