Attorney Michael Bell and Past Chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America, Brad Bolton, have separately disagreed in the press about their views on credit unions purchasing community banks. Bell has been a CU legal advisor on almost every deal announced since 2008. Bolton has been very critical of these transactions as the ICBA believes they have unfair advantages, namely around their tax exemption. In their very first appearance together, Brad and Mike engage in a congenial debate – which uncovered more agreements than disagreements.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
We cover hot topics related to these unique mergers, including:
- A deeper dive into the tax exemption “advantage”
- How states are taking their own stances
- CRA requirements
- Cybersecurity risks
- Publicizing deal costs
Video Index
00:16 | Introduction and Background
03:24 | Driving Factors for Community Bank M&A
06:52 | Debate over Credit Unions as Suitors for Community Banks
12:35 |State Laws Prohibiting Credit Union-Bank Deals
28:48 | The Impact of Tax Exemptions
30:58 | Regulation and Consumer Protection
33:06 | Differences in Cybersecurity Oversight
39:07 | Debating Transparency in Pricing and Acquisitions
50:29 | The Need for a Level Playing Field
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