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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.

‘Twas the Night Before New Year’s

‘Twas the Night Before New Year’s

2024 is right around the corner and it is certain to be full of new opportunities and unexpected risks. Rochdale would welcome the opportunity to partner with you on your journey as you leverage your risk management program to bring new actionable insights to your organization.

The Myth of Falling Inflation

The Myth of Falling Inflation

The headline inflation rate – specifically, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – has declined on a year-over-year basis from a peak of 8.9% in June of 2022 to 3.2% as of October, the latest reading. Last June’s inflation level...

2023 Q4 – Mid-Quarter Economic Update

2023 Q4 – Mid-Quarter Economic Update

These are not insurmountable challenges, and there are strategic opportunities in every downturn for those credit unions willing to take educated, informed risks. Prudent and proactive risk management is the key to being prepared as 2023 comes to a close and 2024 unfolds, and Rochdale can help your credit union face that future with confidence.

The Nature of Risk

The Nature of Risk

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...

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q3

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q3

Our Q2 outlook called for an economic downturn commencing in 2024. However, based on the strength of more recent data, we are revising our forecast. It now appears that the Fed may succeed in engineering a soft landing, a...