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No Summer Lull Ahead for Credit Unions

NCUA's constantly moving targets give new urgency for industry voices to arise during upcoming House hearings on Capitol Hill. And the nation's beleaguered economy does not translate into worry-free times on Main Street any time soon.

Submitting key questions for the House hearings is a must-do, not a nice-to-do, in light of NCUA policies' immediate and far-reaching negative impact on credit unions. Read Jay Johnson's insightful backgrounder on the regulators' startling disparities in analyzing the impairment risk of U.S. Central's toxic assets and those in the 12 FHLB portfolios.

Then, visit CreditUnionsRising.com at your earliest convenience to add your voice to vital discussions around HR 2351, the Credit Union Share Insurance Stabilization Act.

Once you've done that, get down to the business of running your credit union. Both sides of the ledger beckon your attention, as you build on solid performance numbers, including record share growth:

Your members will thank you, this summer...and in summers to come.

Hunter Hunter Moss
Corporate Communications Manager

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In This Edition

The Key Question for the House Hearings
Why is our federal credit union regulator making decisions that hinder the industry's ability to continue serving members at a time when consumers need it most?

Credit Unions RisingQuestions for the House Financial Services Subcommittee on HR 2351, the Credit Union Share Insurance Stabilization Act
NCUA's approach to the Corporate Credit Union Network situation imposes an unnecessary burden on credit unions' ability to continue meeting the needs of their members and communities.

Strong Share Growth Demonstrates Industry's Value
Credit unions across the country have seen record share growth due to a confluence of events.

5 Ways Credit Unions Measure
Branch Performance

Tracking branch performance is vital for all credit unions, but not all credit unions track performance alike.

Building Technology into
Our Industry's Future

A CUSO specializing in credit union website development shares its thoughts on website solutions and brand integration strategies.

Unleash the Power of Data for
Better Decision-Making: A Look at
Mortgage Performance

Credit unions need to drill down to find out where growth is coming from, areas of opportunity and potential dangers lurking around the corner.

Online Member Survey Highlights Opportunities for the Credit Union
Now is the time for credit unions to leverage their non-profit status, trusted advisor positioning, and their lack of involvement in the subprime loan crisis.

Play  Clip of the Week:
Branding Campaign: Focus on Life Events

Dane Coalson interviews Chris Burger, former AVP of Marketing at 66 FCU, about the innovative branding campaign that 66 launched in early 2009.


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Graph of the Week

Efficiency Ratio

Data as of December 31, 2008
for All U.S. Credit Unions

 
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Source: Callahan & Associates' Peer to Peer 2.0


Don't miss the First Quarter 2009 Trendwatch Call

Trendwatch will help sort through the most recent data from first quarter, 2009.
 

First Quarter 2009 Credit Union Trendwatch Call
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Join us as we look at year-to-date performance, hear Goldman Sachs' economic outlook, and gain insight from credit unions that are managing for success in today's uncertain environment.

  • Economic and interest rate outlooks by Goldman Sachs
  • Key financial and performance trends for the industry through 1st Quarter 2009
  • Credit union priorities and opportunities as they look ahead to the rest of 2009

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