Bill Brooks

Liquidation Is the Worst Option

April 22, 2012

A board of directors has the option to merge, convert or liquidate the credit union. The option to liquidate was proposed by Bill Brooks as a good option that allows members to realize their ownership interest in the credit union, [Guest Opinion: “Merger or Convert? Consider a Third Option,” April...
Merge or Convert? Consider a Third Option

April 9, 2012

A March 27 article on CUTimes.com (“Citing HAR-CO Conversion, Maryland Bankers Assail Credit Union Mergers”) suggests that conversion is an option to merger and nontaxed credit unions should stop taking advantage of their status and follow the HAR-CO model.
Dual Exams Prompt Fear and Loathing in North Carolina

By Jim Rubenstein, Claude R. Marx | February 12, 2012

For another week, the dispute over the CAMEL rating disclosure involving the NCUA, the North Carolina Credit Union Division and the $23 billion State Employees’ Credit Union of Raleigh, N.C., continued to roil the state’s CUs as managers expressed new frustration and anxiety over dual exams.
CAMEL Disclosure: Former Examiner Says Ratings Release 'Stupid'

By Claude R. Marx | February 7, 2012

Consultant Bill Brooks says there are other ways to be transparent.
Serving the Unbanked: How Credit Unions Can Become Part of the Solution

By Bill Brooks | January 23, 2012

Treasury Department ignores credit unions in considering expanding bank and non-bank facilities powers.
Missed Opportunities are a Crying Shame

By Bill Brooks | December 22, 2011

"It's a Wonderful Life" offers credit unions a sharp lesson on HOME ownership.
Johnson, Brooks Win MACUMA Honors

By Jim Rubenstein | September 27, 2011

MACUMA honors Tony Johnson and Bill Brooks with Lifetime Achievement awards.
Time to Reconsider Your Dividend Rates?

By Bill Brooks | August 24, 2011

The ride that the stock market has given us over the past weeks has had all the thrills of a great theme park roller coaster. It started with the slow tick, tick, tick as our political leaders did little to resolve the debt problem. Then we had quick and furious...
Debt Downgrade Seen With Little Negative Impact on CUs

By David Morrison | August 8, 2011

Regulators issue joint statement downplaying effect; CU Prosper CEO agrees.
A Political Solution Should Not Set Mortgage Standards

By Bill Brooks, CU Prosper | March 16, 2011

Part of the fallout from the mortgage meltdown is the debate on what constitutes a qualified mortgage.