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In an uncertain economic environment, opportunities and challenges are both rampant....[Read Article]

In late July, Inland Empire community leaders sent NCUA a letter about Arrowhead’s conservatorship. On August 10, NCUA responded but failed to address the writers’ chief concern — when will they get their credit union back?...[Read Article]

Five years ago, I forecast that Katrina could cost the credit union system up to $2 billion. How wrong I was!...[Read Article]

Nine graphs illustrate the industry’s resilient performance as of June 30, 2010....[Read Article]

Craig Beach, CO-OP Shared Branching, provides insight on modern share branching services and their potential to develop profitable, engaged financial relationships with members....[Read Article]

During a time of stagnant job prospects, credit unions are increasing efficiencies in the workplace and contributing to local economies....[Read Article]

Health Savings Accounts aren’t just about deposits—they’re about building relationships...[Read Article]

Four tips to make the most of public relations....[Read Article]

A Senior Examiner presented the Agency’s latest slide deck on the state of the credit union system and the focus of upcoming exams. One CEO, due for an exam, wrote me in reaction to the slides....[Read Article]

Ent Federal Credit Union outlines the approaches, techniques, and attitudes that contribute to the success of its mortgage modification program....[Read Article]

Social media demands to be heard by the business world. Credit unions heed the call of Facebook, and one in Kentucky has success....[Read Article]

Scarce financing from banks and other credit companies poses an opportunity for credit unions....[Read Article]

The state’s credit unions posted a pre-stabilization expense ROA of 0.15%, the first positive return since December 2007....[Read Article]

FirstLook data shows regional changes in delinquency, charge-offs, and coverage ratios....[Read Article]

Why liquidate the credit union before the court’s expedited legal process had even run its course?...[Read Article]

The core components of credit union operating expenses indicate the business model is growing leaner....[Read Article]

Twitter is a versatile platform, and contests are a dynamic way for credit unions to build an online community of current and prospective members....[Read Article]

FirstLook data for 2Q shows impressive growth and stability in the Great Plains states....[Read Article]

Increase your earning potential by putting the right people in the right positions....[Read Article]

The fastest growing component of the credit union loan portfolio shows promise for the second half of 2010 and beyond....[Read Article]