Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital

A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.

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Credit Union Industry Commentary

Remembering Hubert Hoosman

Jim Blaine remembers the man who made a major mark in his St. Louis community and well beyond.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Wedding Guest

Why some traders are worried about President Trump’s visit to Europe for the G-20 summit.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound

While the NCUA and the industry examines the merger process, maybe it’s time to consider providing a way for credit unions considering going away to ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Get The Job Done For Members

The success of both the credit union and the member should increase as their relationship deepens over time.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom

A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Is The World Going Flat?

Shorter-term rates have moved higher, but the bumps in the overnight rate have had little impact past the two-year note.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.

Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital

A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

What Have We Enabled Our Members To Achieve?

Answering that question and focusing on jobs to be done can create a more fruitful credit union-member relationship.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary

The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity ...
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