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Articles & analysis

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

  • Member vote · Insight · July 2014

    Employees Win

    The Credit Union is a unique environment in which the employees share a strong bond and connection with the credit union movement. For a Credit Union to grow and operate …

  • Member vote · Insight · July 2014

    The Community Wins

    Both the credit union and the community flourish as a result of increased out reach. As a credit union expands their resources, new jobs are created. As these new job spr…

  • Member vote · Insight · July 2014

    The Credit Union Wins

    By joining forces both credit unions gain more resources. In turn this leads to: More for members; More for staff; and More for the community.

  • Member vote · Insight · July 2014

    Everyone Wins

    The great thing about credit union mergers is Everyone Wins!

  • Remain independent · Insight · July 2012

    3 Tips to Protect Credit Union Deposits

    Think your credit union can't fail? Think again.

  • Remain independent · Insight · August 2010

    Wake-Up Call

    The recession of the last two years has been a wake-up call for the credit union industry. Despite the continuing troubling signs in the economy and for individual credit…

  • Scale · July 2009

    2008 National Credit Union Growth Study

    Results from the 2008 National CEO Growth Survey were combined with an in‐depth industry analysis of NCUA 5300 Call Reports conducted by CEO Advisory Group. This analysis…

  • CEO retirement · Insight · May 2008

    Evaluating Leadership Quality in Succession Planning

    By Dr. Dan Singer, Ph.D

  • Remain independent · Insight · June 2007

    The Science of Growth

    Is a good old-fashioned strategic plan in today’s highly competitive envi- ronment enough to help your credit union truly thrive? Not according to at least one credit uni…

  • Scale · Insight · July 2005

    Market Expansion Through Mergers

    The value of merging is becoming increasingly clear for both the continuing and acquired credit union. When you evaluate the drivers of value for members—rates, fees, con…