The network credit union concept promises to deliver the benefits of a merger without killing the merged credit union's identity, but will it really work?
Experts weigh in on the topic, as well as merger best practices, in this Focus Report.
Credit Union Merger Best Practices: Ask the tough, deal-breaking questions first.
Successful Collaboration Equals Growth, Lower Costs: Kordeleski outlines credit unions' three consolidation options.
Credit Union Mergers: Poll Results Infographic: CU Times readers weigh in on the network credit union proposal and merger challenges.
Network Effects: How to Scale Without an Identity Crisis: Time for a change? Making a strong case for the network credit union concept.
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
