Directors of credit unions have the responsibility for setting the direction of the credit union and exercising overall control. As such, they are ultimately responsible for strategic planning and any other activities that contribute towards the overall financial… Read More

The Need for Change All industries face changes that require a strategic planning makeover, and the credit union industry isn’t much different. New market developments, client needs, along with various regulations, are most likely challenging you to find… Read More

For the third month in a row the number of credit union mergers is down compared to last year.  The NCUA approved 25 mergers in April 2015 which is down from the 32 mergers in April of last… Read More

Sustained growth can seem insurmountable as a small credit union or medium-sized credit union in a large market. Nearly 80% of industry membership growth is attributed to the 435 credit unions with over $500 million in assets according… Read More

The NCUA approved 12 mergers in March 2015 which is down from the 22 mergers in March of last year. The combined assets of the merged credit unions are $237 million.  The mean and median assets of merged… Read More