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CUNA Economics & Investments Conference underway in Las Vegas

Despite rosy outlook, risks remain for CUs.

August 15, 2017
Bill Merrick
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CUNA Economics & Investments Conference 2017 - Scenes from Monday

Economists offered a positive outlook for credit unions during Monday’s sessions at the CUNA Economics & Investments Conference in Las Vegas.

Following are scenes from Monday’s events.

  • Slide 01

    The Federal Reserve has become “hawkish” on interest rates, says Craig Dismuke, executive vice president/chief economist for Vining Sparks, a fixed income broker/dealer.

  • Slide 02

    Credit union economists held a meeting of the minds on Monday. Front row (from left): CUNA economists Jordan Van Rijn and Bill Hampel, and NCUA’s Scott Borger. Back row: CUNA Mutual Group’s Steve Rick (left) and CUNA’s Mike Schenk.

  • Slide 03

    Expect continued strong loan and membership growth, says CUNA Chief Economist/Chief Policy Officer Bill Hampel.

  • Slide 04

    Credit unions are in great shape, but risks still remain says NCUA Chief Economist Scott Borger.

  • Slide 05

    CUNA Mutual Group Chief Economist participated in a “finance face off” with CUNA’s Mike Schenk.

  • Slide 06

    In a theoretical debate, Mike Schenk, CUNA’s vice president of research and policy analysis, argued that the economy will stagnate for years to come.

  • Slide 07

    Attendees voted for Mike Schenk’s theoretical future of the economy during a “finance face off.” From left: CUNA Mutual Group’s Steve Rick and CUNA’s Bill Hampel and Schenk.

 

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