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It’s Time for Another Risk Report… But Does Anyone Really Care?

Risk reporting – It’s not about just doing more… it’s time we focus on doing better!

No Clarity, No Problem

Effective risk management isn’t about control for control’s sake. It’s about empowering your credit union to make bold, informed decisions with clarity and confidence. True risk oversight helps you navigate uncertainty, protect your institution, and pursue strategic opportunities with eyes wide open.

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

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.

The Best Laid Plans

The Best Laid Plans

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!

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...

Too Big to Govern?

The fallout from the Wells Fargo scandal continues to be in the news on a daily basis. While the bank emphasizes a small percentage of employees were involved, common sense dictates there were certainly cultural issues that...

Much Ado About Little: The Brexit

It’s only appropriate that we borrow a line (albeit paraphrased) from the Bard of Avon to describe our views about the recent Brexit vote.  It should also be noted that the views expressed herein are those of the author,...