Credit Unions Are Buying Community Banks, as Shifting M&A Market Erodes Deep-Seated Rivalry
August 21, 2025 – A once-unthinkable trend is reshaping the financial services landscape: credit unions are increasingly acquiring community banks, setting a record pace in 2024 and continuing into 2025. This surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reflects a shifting market dynamic, eroding the historical rivalry between credit unions and banks. Driven by economic pressures, … Read more