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 fairly low approval number it is nearly twice… Read More

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 brings brand new changes that alter the industry from the way… Read More

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, reduce costs, and are better able to compete with larger… Read More

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. The combined assets of merged credit unions is down nearly $190… Read More

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 process, a number of subsidiary teams are needed, each handling a different… Read More