CEO Advisory GroupDigital Is Becoming More Important in Merger Considerations
Digital has been an absolute game-changer in the financial services market. Credit unions in the aggregate are doing a fine job keeping pace with the competition, offering comprehensive online banking services, responsive mobile apps, and the latest technology… Read More
5 Ways Employees Benefit From A Credit Union Merger
It seems that most of the time when employees hear whispers of a merger, they instantly become uncomfortable and begin to worry about their future. In fact, just the word merger can be terrifying to a credit union… Read More
Mergers Offer Opportunities for Credit Union Members, Employees
Banks are in business for profit, and their clientele are exactly that: customers fueling profits. The advantage of credit union banking has always been its customer service; “membership” is the advantage. Because of a credit union’s not-for-profit status,… Read More
The 3rd Best Day of My Life
We lifted our glasses of champagne in celebration; After months of evaluating merger proposals from several credit unions, selecting a finalist, and completing the final negotiations my client could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Leaning back in… Read More
The Squeeze On Small Credit Unions
There was a time when a quaint, small credit union could compete with the bigger organizations in town. In simpler times, things were a lot different; however, today’s ultra-competitive credit union economy relies on economies of scale in… Read More
Credit Union Mergers Enhance Members’ Financial Lives
A white paper recently submitted by students of the Southeast CUNA Management School, “Perceptions and Realities Surrounding Credit Union Mergers,” has revealed some interesting research and analysis in support of the mergers and acquisitions trend that’s been experienced… 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
3 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., these unions’ assets totaled $16 billion. This was equivalent to… Read More
What Are the Members’ Benefits in a Credit Union Merger?
To those on the outside, a credit union merger can seem like a scary proposition. When you and your board position your credit union for a merger with another, one of the major concerns is how members will… Read More
Are Mergers a Good Thing for Credit Union Members?
790 KGMI Radio Guest Host Mike Hudson recently invited Glenn Christensen, President of CEO Advisory Group, to participate on the show Saturday Morning Live. Glenn and Mike discussed the credit union industry growth and how members and employees… Read More