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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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Royal Execution

by | Apr 21, 2016

In my hometown, the Royal’s World Series victory last year has all of Kansas City buzzing about the possibilities of this year’s season. Will they be able to replicate their successes?  Was last year the start of a dynasty...

Bon Appetit, credit unions!

by | Jan 15, 2016

It’s that time of year again, when many of us pledge to live a healthier lifestyle.  In order to do that, we need to plan our meals according to our appetite – not for how much we can eat, but for how much we should eat in...

Are your people part of your long-term strategy?

by | Dec 18, 2015

It’s that time of year again: strategic planning season! Boards and management teams are busy analyzing, discussing and strategizing for the next three to five – hopefully even ten – years. Discussions revolving around...

What is your credit union’s appetite for risk?

by | Oct 15, 2015

The Rochdale Group’s consultants work with a large number of credit unions of all sizes that are in a variety of stages in implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs. One of the most common questions we field in...