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Susan M. Gruber succeeds longtime leader Alison DeTuncq.

Kinecta Federal and Hawaii State Federal are launching smaller, high-efficiency branches and creatively managing real estate to better meet members where they are as well as cater to a younger demographic.

In international news this week, BNP Paribas extends a credit line with green incentives to Ant Group; four NatWest bank units were penalized for overcharges on interchange fees; Experian agreed to buy a stake in a Brazilian fintech; and more.

Precious Quire-McCloud will oversee the implementation and growth of the institution’s initiatives for diversity, equity and inclusion.

The combined entity would have close to $1.4 billion of assets and nearly 60,000 members.

The acquisition of locations owned by HomeStreet Bank will mark the Idaho bank's entry into the Evergreen State.

FAFCU will add 12 new counties to its eligible areas of coverage after receiving the go ahead from the National Credit Union Administration.

Think Stack's purchase of Emergifi also brings it an equity stake in Corporate Central Credit Union, which founded the Milwaukee organization in 2017.

The founders of the Credit Union Women's Leadership Alliance are establishing workshops for networking and training with the hope of helping female leaders grow their organizations.

Tansley Stearns will succeed the organization's longtime chief executive Bill Lawton in June.

Richard Helber stepped down after 12 years as Tropical's chief executive. He will hold an advisory position through the end of the year.

10 things to know in April: Apple teams with Visa, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau examines payday lenders, and more.

The National Credit Union Administration’s prohibitions for this month addressed allegations of embezzlement and loan doctoring.

With new guidance and a simplified chartering process, the National Credit Union Administration seeks to counter the trend of closures and consolidations.

The National Credit Union Administration took steps to increase hires of women, minorities and people with disabilities in 2021, making its staff more representative of the general population.

Viktoria Earle, who has been with the credit union since 2013, will take over for Craig Weber in May.

In global news this week, The Bank of London named Tom Wood its next deputy chief executive for the United Kingdom market, Tencent began testing a digital wallet that supports transactions in e-CNY China's central bank digital currency, Uber's online order and delivery platform expanded its payment acceptance choices to include Rakuten Pay, and more.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is examining whether artificial intelligence discriminates against minorities and other applicants. But GreenState Credit Union in Iowa says the technology can be harnessed to make lending fairer in underserved communities.

Matt Rookard, who has worked on economic development initiatives in the state, will succeed Bob Gallman, the former president and chief executive, on May 2.

Stephen Owen has worked for Bank of America and OnPoint Community Credit Union in Oregon, and will succeed Charles Bruen at the Hollywood-based credit union.