What To Ask Before Merging And How To Build A Better Team
July 24, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Mergers
5 Questions To Answer Before Moving On A Merger
July 24, 2017
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Deciding whether, and with whom, to merge can be tricky. Use this list to spark conversations that will lead to a deeper understanding of the benefits, drawbacks, and other implications.
The Risk In Thinking That Safe Equals Sound
July 3, 2017
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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.
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
July 3, 2017
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A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
June 30, 2017
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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.
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
June 26, 2017
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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.
A New Charter Brings New Life
June 12, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners
May 15, 2017
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How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
Credit Unions For Sale?
May 14, 2017
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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.
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
May 14, 2017
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There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
What To Ask Before Merging And How To Build A Better Team
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Questions To Answer Before Moving On A Merger
Deciding whether, and with whom, to merge can be tricky. Use this list to spark conversations that will lead to a deeper understanding of the ...
Credit Unions As A “Cornerstone” Of Freedom
A Keystone State credit union vanishes to merger but not without a fight.
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 ...
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 ...
A New Charter Brings New Life
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners
How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
Credit Unions For Sale?
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 ...
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
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