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Understanding CECL: The basics

Posted in General

November 29, 2017

As we move one year closer to the implementation of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB’s) new CECL rules, which overhaul the way credit unions calculate ALLL (allowance for loan and lease losses), Accolade is here to provide guidance to your credit union.

Stocks Continue to Rise as Yields Fall

Posted in Market Commentary

October 16, 2017

Short-term Treasury yields declined this week as the Commerce Department reported that CPI levels rose by less than previously estimated (0.5% vs expected 0.6%.)

Hurricanes Disrupt Labor and Energy Markets

Posted in Market Commentary

October 6, 2017

Treasury yields meandered this week before ending higher as the September monthly employment report was generally deemed positive.

Yields Higher on Prospects of Tax Reform

Posted in Market Commentary

September 29, 2017

Yields moved higher once again this week, led by the long end of the curve. The primary reason for the move higher in yields was the administration’s announcement of a tax plan framework which would lower tax rates in an effort to spur growth.

Accolade and OCUL Regional Meetings: Case studies in balance sheet management

Posted in General

July 6, 2017

Your credit union’s balance sheet is a picture of the institution’s core underpinnings: the assets, liabilities, and capital of your credit union.

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