Insight
Analysis for credit union boards and CEOs: quarterly merger data, independence and succession decisions, and bank acquisitions.
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Member vote · Insight · August 2016Credit 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…
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Scale · Insight · August 2016Millennials 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.
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Scale · Insight · July 2016The 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 …
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Scale · Insight · July 20163 Technologies That Are Key To Your Credit Union's Success
Have you ever stopped to think about how much technology you truly use in a day? The number of times you reach for your cell phone, rely on an app, and consult with the m…
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CEO retirement · Insight · June 2016Credit Union Succession Planning Options
From the very day a credit union is founded, planning for the future should always be on the agenda. While the economy will certainly hit ebbs and flows along the way, a …
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Member vote · Insight · June 2016Credit Union Mergers: Maximizing Benefits & Best Practices
You have a lot to celebrate when you've created a credit union that is successful enough to be sought after by larger financial institutions. All of your hard work and du…
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Remain independent · Insight · May 2016Optimizing Credit Union Financial Health & Avoiding Merger Pitfalls
The word "merger" can incite a variety of feelings, emotions, and opinions from credit union leaders. Ideally, credit union board and executive team members have steadily…
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Member vote · Insight · May 2016Credit Union Mergers: Celebrating the Success!
For many business leaders, part of the American Dream is creating a company that is so successful it will one day be sold to a larger entity.
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Remain independent · Insight · May 20169 Ratios For Evaluating Whether Your Credit Union Should Consider A Merger
A board’s responsibilities are all-encompassing, but at the foundation of every decision the board makes should be devising ways to deliver great value to members while e…
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Scale · Insight · April 2016The Big Get Bigger
In a tumultuous digital financial landscape, today’s credit unions are better positioned than ever before.