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Analysis for credit union boards and CEOs: quarterly merger data, independence and succession decisions, and bank acquisitions.
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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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Scale · Insight · April 2016The Big Get Bigger
In a tumultuous digital financial landscape, today’s credit unions are better positioned than ever before.
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Scale · Insight · April 2016Growth Is Costing Small Credit Unions A Marketing Fortune
The year 2014 was historic for membership growth. For the first time in the history of the movement, credit unions surpassed the 100 million mark in total membership.
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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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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…
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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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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…