Growth Strategies

Operation models and efficiency will change through 2020 as more employees adapt to remote work and branches face a loss in foot traffic.

The NCUA approved only 142 CU mergers in 2019, down substantially from previous years.

ALM First addresses the financial structure of these transactions, regulatory concerns and the question, "Why a bank and not a CU?"

Both sides reach agreement late Friday evening to avoid the pain and confusion to bank customers who are now credit union members.

In an industry that relies heavily on lending to generate revenue, membership and deposits are critical to a CU's viability.

GreenState CU and First American Bank sealed the deal before the bank regulator had planned to issue a decision on the acquisition.