When a change in control occurs in a credit union, the board of directors must consider the best interests of its members. This means not only ensuring the financial health of the organization is stabilized, but also putting… Read More

Merger. The very word can elicit strong emotions throughout the financial services industry, including credit unions. For some, it is viewed as an exciting opportunity for growth. For others, it is dreaded and feared as a loss of… Read More

Would a Merger Risk Your Control, Quality, and Culture — or Boost Your Market Position? For some, mergers are an exciting opportunity for growth. For others, it means a loss of control, quality and culture.  Yet, in almost… Read More

NCUA approved 31 mergers in Q2 of 2019 which increased from 28 last quarter. The combined assets of merged credit unions is $2.1B, which compares to $1.3B last quarter and $800M year ago. The mean and median assets… Read More

New White Paper Explores Obstacles to CU Merger Proposals ‘When Prospective Partners Come Knocking’ Although credit union executives and boards have a duty to consider members’ interests in all matters, other factors may take precedence when it comes… Read More