Even with most credit unions closed for Columbus Day there wasplenty of online buzz, and uncertainty, about what the credit unionindustry role might be on “Bank Transfer Day,” the latest eventsurfacing from the “Occupy Wall Street” protests.

Industry sources, speaking off the record, suggested anywholesale switch from large banks to CUs on Nov. 5, the daydesignated by one Californian and carried atwitter Monday, couldconceivably put net worth ratios out of whack.

The balance sheet problem was raised by several industryofficials as a potential hazard as online articles focused on what“Occupy” supporters are calling now for a specific action tounderscore their complaints against big banks and corporate“greed.”