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 · April 2016Credit Union Merger Approvals - March 2016
Mergers approvals picked up in March. NCUA approved 23 mergers in March 2016 which is the highest approval rate so far this year. March credit union merger approvals is n…
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Merger data · March 2016Credit Union Merger Approvals - February 2016
Mergers approvals are off to a slow start this year. The NCUA approved 15 mergers in February 2016 which is equal to the number of approvals from last month. Although a f…
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Remain independent · Insight · March 2016Small Credit Unions Feeling Squeezed By Compliance Costs
In the world of financial services, modifications to regulatory governance can change rapidly. In fact, some would argue that each new day in the credit union business br…
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Member vote · Insight · March 2016
Guiding Credit Unions To Merger Success
More than 20 credit unions merge every month, and for good reason: they can achieve more together than they can alone. By joining forces, they grow their membership, redu…
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Merger data · February 2016Credit Union Merger Approvals - January 2016
To begin the year NCUA approved 15 mergers in January 2016, which is down from the 20 mergers in December and 19 in January of last year.
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Right partner · Insight · February 20167 Teams For Your Credit Union Merger
The credit union merger process is relatively complex and needs careful management to ensure a successful outcome. Apart from the merger team that oversees the entire pro…
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Right partner · Insight · January 2016As an Acquiring Credit Union Who Should Be On Your Merger Team?
The process of merging credit unions must be carefully managed to ensure the combined credit union is financially stronger and that it benefits all members. It's essentia…
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Merger data · January 2016Credit Union Merger Approvals - November 2015
Similar to last month the NCUA approved 19 mergers in November 2015, which is down from the 22 mergers in October of last year.
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Remain independent · Insight · December 2015Is the Compliance Burden Driving your Credit Union to Consider a Merger?
If you're a leader in your credit union, compliance is certainly not a new issue. The compliance burden of today's market is significant and costly; nor will it go away a…
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Remain independent · Insight · December 20157 Elements of a Strategic Growth Plan
Strategic organizational growth doesn't happen by accident, or without plenty of care and nurturing. This is especially true with credit unions, where members benefit fro…