Aaron Passman

First Capital FCU has rolled out a program designed to bolster the bottom line while also promoting self-sufficiency and deeper relationships at the credit union.

If it seems like credit unions are struggling to effectively leverage social media, at least they're in good company, there are plenty of other industries still searching for ways to build their own social media business case.

After a tumultuous summer, Vermont State Employees CU and the state's Department of Financial Regulation have reached an agreement over the CU's use of the words "bank" and "banking."

A new report calling for changes in how board members are nominated, elected and measured once in the job has provoked renewed debate, with some, not surprisingly, disagreeing with the report's recommendations.

A recent report from the Filene Research Institute examines corporate governance practices at credit unions in the United States and Canada. Some observers suggest such a comparison isn't fair, because of the vast differences between CU systems in the two nations.

After 20 years at the helm of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, CEO D. Kevin Jones is within spitting distance of achieving one of the goals he set for himself even before he arrived at the credit union back in 1992.

Mergers have been a key component of MIDFLORIDA CU's growth strategy over the last 20 years, having absorbed more than 10 credit unions in that time.

A group of workers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades has been picketing the future site of a UFCW FCU branch and are threatening to move their accounts-quite possibly to one of the big banks.

After launching its SwitchAgent solution last year, Deluxe has taken to the streets to get consumers' opinions about changing financial institutions and has now retooled the product slightly based on that feedback.

DATCU has set up a program to reward members who have deeper relationships with it.

First Alliance Credit Union here seems to have found a way to balance work and home life for its employees, and it says the ROI is clear to see.

More than 50% of credit unions that don't currently offer mobile banking plan to make it available to members within the next 12 months.

Navy FCU, the nation's largest credit union, has run ads during local football broadcasts before, but its foray into "Monday Night Football"-consistently one of the highest-rated programs on television-is its first attempt at a national TV ad campaign.

Northern FCU here has altered its pricing structure, eliminating more than half of the fees members can be charged.

CommunityAmerica Credit Union has launched a new mobile app to teach children about saving money.

Employees of the Credit Union of Dodge City have a new and novel claim to fame: championship trike racers.

Neighborhood Credit Union has begun offering vehicle return protection as an enhancement to its suite of auto lending products.

Charter Oak FCU of Connecticut has unveiled a two-story advertisement at a local mall here that credit union officials say will expose it to a high number of consumers throughout the region.

Michigan State University FCU has launched its first-ever startUP Challenge, which will award $25,000 to a local entrepreneur.

Community West CU spent the summer giving away $25,000 worth of iPads. The "Summer of the iPad" giveaway, which is directed toward Gen Y members, ties in with CWCU's heavy focus on youth membership.