Blog & Resources
Beyond the Checklist: Why a Comprehensive Vendor Risk Assessment Matters More Than Document Collection
When you merely collect due diligence documents, you’re taking inventory of puzzle pieces. When you conduct a thorough risk assessment examining both sides of the relationship, you’re actually assembling the puzzle to see what picture emerges. That picture, not the individual pieces, is what determines your true risk exposure.
The End of an … Error?
On January 30, 2026, President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee for the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Before we look ahead to what we might expect from a Warsh Fed – and handicap his confirmation odds – let’s recap the rocky history of the Powell Fed.
The Disappearing Middle: Why Boards Should Care Now
The disappearing middle is not a resource issue. It is a structural leadership challenge that touches strategy execution, safety and soundness, member experience, and independence.
‘Twas the Night Before New Years’
Wishing all a very Happy New Year!
Stablecoins and Credit Unions: A Strategic Risk Management Perspective
The stablecoin transformation isn’t a distant possibility – it’s today’s competitive reality. Credit unions that will thrive combine decisive action with disciplined risk management, member-focused innovation with operational excellence.
The decision isn’t whether stablecoins will matter. They already do.
My First ERM Certification: Curiosity, Credit Unions, and the Future of Risk
If ERM feels scary, good. Step closer. You’ll discover the real edge isn’t jargon; rather, it’s the courage to stay curious!
Reputation Risk: Still Vital to Your Credit Union’s Mission
Now more than ever, reputation risk deserves a front-row seat in your boardroom discussions, strategic planning sessions, and enterprise risk management (ERM) programs. Why? Because ERM was never just about satisfying regulators… it’s about building resilience, protecting trust, and fulfilling your mission!
Reframing Risk: Why Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Matters More Than Ever in Light of NCUA’s Policy Shift
NCUA to discontinue use of risk ratings as part of the examination and supervision program. Rochdale believes this is a pivotal moment for credit unions to reassess and enhance their internal risk management frameworks.
Your ERM Program: Time for a Tune-Up?
Is your ERM program ready for a tune-up? Is it delivering value to organizational decision makers? Or, is it running on fumes and just limping along, delivering nothing more than moments of frustration?