Credit Unions as an Element of the Modern Czech Financial System

Credit unions, original pioneer of self-help financing idea, have become one of the functional components of modern financial sector. During their development, they went through many changes due to the political and economical conditions in Czech Republic. Among others, credit unions have also experienced period of bankruptcies and loss of public trust. However they managed to maintain their unique position as well as the features and for that they deserve our interest. The thesis focuses on the circumstances that affected the credit union sector development. The practical part addresses Fio -- the former credit union. Financial analysis and the process of Fio's transformation from the credit union to the bank is described