What Are the Drivers for CUSO Merger and Acquisitions Success?
Chief Financial Officer of CU*Answers, Bob Frizzle, discusses the incentives that push CUSOs into investing in mergers and acquisitions and which motivations will yield the most success.
Considering a Merger? Don’t Let Your Data Processor be the Last to Know
Mergers can be a lengthy and complex process, and with some much going on, notifying vendors can end up taking a back seat. Melissa Hammel stresses the importance of communicating with your data processing partner early on and keeping them informed down the line.
WestStar Credit Union to Acquire Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union in Merger
On Tuesday, August 30th the members of Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union of Las Vegas, Nevada voted to merge with WestStar Credit Union also of Las Vegas, Nevada.
NCUA’s Merger Supervision is Failing Members
NCUA is responsible for monitoring mergers, but Chip Filson believes it has become a rubber stamping process for the regulator and the industry is suffering for it.
Credit Union Groups Call on the NCUA for Merger Policy Reform
NAFCU and NASCUS both submitted comments to the NCUA ahead of their August 16th deadline for submissions calling for changes in merger policy and regulatory oversight, Emily Claus reports.
Maine Harvest Credit Union to Merge Only Two Years After Opening
Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union has announced it will be merging with other Five County Credit Union—only two years after its much-publicized opening. Emily Claus dives into the reasons behind the merge.
The Unnecessary Euthanizing of Credit Unions
Your Marketing Co. CEO Bo McDonald responds to Todd Marksberry’s recent article on mergers, and argues that merging should be the last resort for financially viable “boutique” credit unions. Foresight and a solid succession plan should be the first order of business to protect the interests of the credit union’s members, instead of its managers.
It’s Not About Growing Bigger, It’s About How We Can Grow Together
Credit union mergers have received a lot of negative attention in recent years. Canvas Credit Union CEO Todd Marksberry argues that mergers can be both a viable growth strategy and a means of better serving credit union communities.
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union and Sentinel Federal Credit Union Announce Plans to Merge
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union, who has been proudly serving their members since 1950 and Sentinel Federal Credit Union, who has been serving their members since 1955, announced today that they are expanding their legacy of service, and will be seeking regulatory approval of their Board approved intent to merge.
Do Small Credit Unions Matter? Should They? Will They?
Does the disappearance of the “small” credit union signal bad things to come for the industry? Chip Filson looks at the trends and suggests setting our sights back on the small to restock the pond.
