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Economic Risk Monitor – 2024 Q1

We once again find ourselves reversing our position on the overall direction of the economy for 2024, as the resilience of consumer activity drives surprisingly strong output growth that appears to be sustainable.

The Swiss Army Knives of Credit Unions: The Crucial Role of Risk Professionals

In the landscape of the financial services industry, credit unions serve as pillars of trust, stability and support for their members. Amidst the ever-evolving challenges and uncertainties credit unions face, risk professionals play a pivotal and critical role. While...

Economic Risk Monitor – 2023 Q4

“The only constant is change” is a quote that is mistakenly attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, but the misattribution doesn’t make the axiom any less true.

Approaching a Remote Workforce from a Business Risk Perspective

Rochdale Paragon recently worked with Excite Credit Union ($514 million credit union in San Jose, CA) to facilitate a discussion regarding risks that should be considered with an increasingly large remote workforce. With respect to the coronavirus crisis and our collective effort to mitigate unnecessary staff and member exposure, many credit unions have implemented remote work policies for non-essential and other personnel.

The Art and Science of Risk-Taking

The Art and Science of Risk-Taking

Have you ever been on the verge of doing something big and then found yourself unable to move forward because of the fear of possible negative consequences? If so, you’re not alone. Most people are wired to avoid fearful...