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In the past, the CFO focused solely on financials during mergers. That’s no longer the case.

CU earnings took a in third-quarter 2011 due to a hefty corporate stabilization expense, but the days of declining CU ROA likely are behind us.

Most credit union decision-makers I know are a restless bunch—constantly looking for ways to improve operations and make (and keep) members happy.

CU members believe the economic recovery they’re hearing about is mostly on Wall Street, not Main Street.

Alternative, or supplemental, capital could allow credit unions to raise money from outside the institution and use it as a capital buffer.

Fallout from the economic crisis increases the need for alternative capital. Even well-capitalized CUs are limiting growth due to fear of capital constraints. But to use alternative capital, CUs would have to demonstrate management savvy and discipline.

CUs worldwide are struggling to generate sufficient capital from retained earnings. Alternative capital could help.

Scrimping on employee recognition programs might be penny-wise, but it’s pound-foolish, agree human resource experts and practitioners.