Since 2011, and in ever-growing volume, credit unions have been buying community banks. Some see it as the free market at work while bankers say this is another example of credit unions' unfair advantage.
Smaller credit unions' focus on interest rates and service may not be enough to overcome a lack of tech resources. All categories below $1 billion of assets lost members in the third quarter compared to a year earlier, despite a 4.4% rise in membership industrywide.
There are more cost-effective ways for even small institutions to analyze data and connect with underserved and niche communities, according to a panel of experts during an NCUA event on financial inclusion.
CUCollaborate report finds minority and women's representation on credit union boards of directors can contribute to lending inclusion and overall growth..
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