Articles & analysis
Analysis for credit union boards and CEOs: quarterly merger data, independence and succession decisions, and bank acquisitions.
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Merger data · December 2015NCUA Approves 19 Mergers in October
The number of mergers is down compared to last month and year. The NCUA approved 19 mergers in October 2015, which is down from the 28 mergers last month and 28 in Octobe…
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Scale · Insight · November 2015Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Mergers & Acquisitions
In the business world, mergers and acquisitions are often something feared by the masses. Credit unions, however, operate under a different umbrella where these activitie…
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Right partner · Insight · November 2015Merger Success Begins with Soft Side Due Diligence
Credit union mergers are beneficial not only for the acquiring institution, but also for the institution being acquired, and the members and employees of both. Unlike man…
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Merger data · November 2015Credit Union Merger Approvals September 2015
The number of mergers is up compared to last month and year. The NCUA approved 28 mergers in September 2015, which is up from the 16 mergers last month and 20 in Septembe…
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Scale · Insight · October 20153 Ways a Merger Can Help Your Credit Union Capture More Business
An economic research by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco published in September, 2011 shows that in 1969, when there were 23,866 credit unions in the U.S.A., the…
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Merger data · October 2015August Delivers 16 Credit Union Mergers
The number of mergers is down compared to last month and year. The NCUA approved 16 mergers in August 2015, which is down from the 20 mergers in July and 25 in August of …
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CEO retirement · Insight · October 20153 Approaches to Succession Planning
Credit unions are facing an intense, competitive environment. Selecting a strong leader is paramount to the credit union's success. The skills required of a Chief Executi…
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Scale · Insight · October 2015Branches aren’t dead yet, invigorate your growth with mergers
Chances are growth strategies will once again be the central topic of discussion at your strategic planning session this autumn. You’ve heard the prediction “branches are…
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Member vote · Insight · September 20155 HR Due Diligence Issues For Your Credit Union Merger
No doubt you have examined the employee benefits of your credit union merger; noting the new organization will offer members better benefits and more opportunities. As yo…
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Merger data · September 2015NCUA Approves 20 Credit Union Mergers in July
Mergers declined in July compared to last month and a year ago. The NCUA approved 20 mergers in July 2015, which is down from the 25 mergers in July of last year.