To merge or not to merge?

The economic crisis and the wave of elderly people pushed in the direction of municipal mergers, but Professor Bjarte Folkestad also points to a possible stumbling block for Ørsta and Volda to become one municipality.

To merge or not to merge?

The word merger conjures up many different emotions in the credit union space: growth, loss of identity, opportunity, inevitable. Rest assured, your credit union is in control of your destiny to serve your members. When you consider the idea of merging, it is vital to embark on a thoughtful journey to determine what is right for your credit union. After all, it is a forever-decision; mergers are never “undone.” Here are a few key considerations.…