CEO Advisory GroupCredit Union Mergers – June 2016
NCUA approved 16 mergers in June 2016 which is up from 10 last month. The number of mergers are up and the combined assets of merged credit unions are also up nearly $10 million compared to last month. Compared to… Read More
The 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 these days have a solid understanding in terms of… Read More
3 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 many computers that automate… Read More
Credit Union Mergers – May 2016
Mergers approvals were down by half in May. NCUA approved 10 mergers in May 2016 which are down from 20 the previous month. The number of mergers are down and the combined assets of merged credit unions are… Read More
Credit 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 successful credit union will have plans… Read More
Credit 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 due diligence can pay great dividends in the… Read More
Optimizing 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 been working to build an organization which is financially healthy and contributes… Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals – April 2016
Mergers approvals were down slightly in April. NCUA approved 20 mergers in April 2016 which are down from 23 last month. The number of mergers are down and the combined assets of merged credit unions are also down… Read More
Credit 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. While this goal is seen as part of a strategic investment… Read More
9 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 ensuring the safety and soundness of the credit union. The following nine… Read More
The Big Get Bigger
In a tumultuous digital financial landscape, today’s credit unions are better positioned than ever before. Memberships are on the rise as more and more individuals seek alternatives to the traditional, monolithic banking institutions of the past. Credit unions… Read More
Growth 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. From a macroscopic perspective, our industry is on a roll…. Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals – March 2016
Mergers approvals picked up in March. NCUA approved 23 mergers in March 2016 which is the highest approval rate so far this year. March credit union merger approvals is nearly twice the number of mergers from March of… Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals – February 2016
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
Small 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 brings brand new changes that alter the industry from the way… Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals – January 2016
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
7 Teams For Your Credit Union Merger
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
Credit Union Merger Approvals – November 2015
Similar to last month the NCUA approved 19 mergers in November 2015, which is down from the 22 mergers in October of last year. The combined assets of merged credit unions is up nearly $50 million compared to… Read More
Is 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 any time soon. If you feel like you… Read More
7 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 from growth, not third-party stockholders. Creating an intentional and forward-thinking strategic growth plan is… Read More