WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A majority of the 887 voters in Credit Union Times' just expired voting poll believe that the potential for individual profit is driving the decision by some credit unions to convert to a bank. Approximately 55% of voters believed profit was a factor, while almost 40% did not. Interestingly, this poll question started out very one-sided. In the early days close to 80% of voters sided with profit being a factor. As the poll went on, the question became more equally divided. The 887 total votes was an all-time record for the voting poll. The poll question and results are as follows: Do you think the potential for individual profit is at all playing a role in the decision making process of the directors and upper management of credit unions who have decided to convert to a bank? * Yes…………….55.92% * Not Sure…….4.17% * No……………..39.91% Total Votes: …..887
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