Non-Interest Income
Tight margins, a rapidly rising rate environment, and increasing competition in the payments landscape are causing a decline in non-interest income for credit unions and negatively impacting their earnings models.
Why it matters
Understanding the gaining popularity of payment options like Buy Now Pay Later as well as larger banks and fintechs not charging traditional overdraft and nonsufficient funds (OD/NSF) fees. These major shifts in the financial services landscape represent a big threat, especially for credit unions looking to protect and grow their earnings.
Research in this topic
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Report #614 | | Members*15-Minute Read—This brief helps credit unions identify potential strategies to move away from overdraft protection fees, while maintaining a positive member experience.
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Report #591 | | Members
Credit Union Financial Performance Indicators, 2023 Q1
Review the credit union system’s collective financials from Q1, 2023, and dive into insights on key findings and trends to help your credit union make adjustments.
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Report #567 | | Members
Updating Overdraft Protection to Meet Member Needs
Overdraft protection (ODP) programs were originally designed to help members but shifts over the years have moved ODP from supportive to potentially harmful for those who can least afford it. How can credit unions update ODP offerings to re-align them with their mission, value proposition, and business model?
More opportunities
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Maximizing Efficiency of Operations: The "New Currency"
Operational efficiency is a necessity for credit unions looking to drive profitable growth while strengthening financial stability. The following overview explores economy of scale though an analysis of 585 credit unions to identify characteristics of top performing institutions. -
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Webinar: Efficiency of Operations: The *New Currency*
Review webinar materials from Efficiency of Operations: The *New Currency* hosted January 24, 2024. -
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Webinar: Dealing with the Decline of Non-Interest Income
Review the webinar materials from Dealing with the Decline of Non-Interest Income hosted on July 13, 2023.