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Analysis for credit union boards and CEOs: quarterly merger data, independence and succession decisions, and bank acquisitions.

  • Member vote · Insight · October 2016

    5 Ways Members Benefit From A Credit Union Merger

    The beautiful thing about a credit union merger is that everyone enjoys positive change, including the consumers. Member merger benefits range from financial to technolog…

  • Right partner · Insight · October 2016

    Considerations for Adding a Merger to Your Credit Union’s Growth Strategy

    In the credit union industry, size matters. Mergers offer credit unions a strategic opportunity to gain a competitive advantage through growth.

  • Member vote · Insight · October 2016

    5 Ways Employees Benefit From Mergers

    Just the term “merger” can send shivers through your employees – what will happen after two companies combine, and how will it affect you? Adversarial mergers form intere…

  • Remain independent · Insight · September 2016

    Mergers: A Key Topic for Director Education

    It seems mergers are always a topic of discussion in the credit union world these days. Interestingly enough, however, despite the constant conversation around the topic,…

  • Merger data · September 2016

    Credit Union Mergers - August 2016

    NCUA approved 19 mergers in August 2016 which has increased from 11 last month.

  • Member vote · Insight · August 2016

    Credit Union Mergers Enhance Members' Financial Lives

    A white paper recently submitted by students of the Southeast CUNA Management School, "Perceptions and Realities Surrounding Credit Union Mergers," has revealed some inte…

  • Merger data · August 2016

    Credit Union Mergers - July 2016

    NCUA approved 11 mergers in July 2016 which has decreased from 16 last month.

  • Scale · Insight · August 2016

    Millennials Are Key To Credit Union Growth

    Millennials, that tenacious generation born during the late 80’s and through the 2000’s, are the driving force behind a significant upsurge in credit union growth.

  • Merger data · August 2016

    Credit Union Mergers - June 2016

    NCUA approved 16 mergers in June 2016 which is up from 10 last month.

  • Scale · Insight · July 2016

    The Challenge Of Keeping Up With Member Expectations

    Consumers today know what they want. They do the research, shop around, and put due diligence into every decision they make. When it comes to their money, most consumers …