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 save their value and re-deploy it for the common good.
A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
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.
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 and member value.
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How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and senior managers at the members’ expense.
There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Gas & Electric Credit Union in Rock Island, IL, has set the standard for transparent transactions that ensure any movement on a merger is for the members’ sake.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
The latest quarterly performance metrics from across the credit union industry, including loan growth, income and expenses, and more.
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Each year, Affinity Plus takes an ice-cold dive to make a big impact in the community.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
CDFIs offer loans, investments, and financial education to individuals and businesses that might not have access to traditional banking services. Learn more about these financial first responders.
As the nation’s largest community development credit union, Suncoast is a force for development, collaboration, and innovation.
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
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