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Economic Risk Monitor – 2024 Q4 (The Post-Election Economic Outlook Edition)

by | January 2, 2025 | Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Lending, Regulatory, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy | 0 Comments

The new year will bring a new administration in Washington, D.C., and with it, a new set of economic policies. What will those policies mean for the economy? Well, as The Who sang, “Meet the new boss – same as the old boss.” We’re in the unique position of swearing in a President who’s held the office before, but isn’t the incumbent. That hasn’t happened since Grover Cleveland started his second term in 1893.

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Voices of Trust: Client Success Stories with Our Credit Union Risk Solutions

by | October 16, 2024 | Client Satisfaction, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy, Vendor Management | 0 Comments

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...
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Economic Risk Monitor – 2024 Q3

by | October 7, 2024 | Economics, Enterprise Risk Management, Lending, Operational Risk Assessment, Press, Risk Appetite Assessment, Risk Management, Strategy | 0 Comments

The big economic story for Q3 was the long-anticipated commencement of easing by the FOMC. Was it the right move or not? What might be the longer term implications?

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Is Your Board a Catalyst for Success?

Is Your Board a Catalyst for Success?

by | Feb 23, 2017

As credit unions kick off 2017, management teams have spent the last several months putting the pieces in place for the new year. The budget has been completed, the strategic plan is finalized with specific objectives and...

A Glimpse at the Futures

A Glimpse at the Futures

by | Feb 22, 2017

No, the title of the article isn’t incorrect; we’re going to be talking about using Fed funds futures to gain perspective on where the market believe rates are heading. But first, some background. The future direction of...

The Best Laid Plans

The Best Laid Plans

by | Dec 7, 2016

Credit union succession planning often seems to be one of those back burner issues that we will get to when we really need it. Unfortunately, that need can be unpredictable. Beyond the timing uncertainty, succession...

Strategic planning: Get in the Game!

Strategic planning: Get in the Game!

by | Nov 16, 2016

The college football season is well underway, and so is the strategic planning season. This article will draw parallels between the two, and provide some key take-aways that can help turn your planning efforts into a...