Jackie Stewart is the executive editor of American Banker Magazine. Previously, she covered breaking news, community banks and mergers and acquisitions for American Banker before being named as the managing editor of the Credit Union Journal. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2006, Jackie taught for two years in the Bronx, N.Y., through Teach for America.
Members of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. Troy Employees Federal Credit Union recently voted to merge with Albany-based CAP COM.
Myra Toeppe, who had been serving as acting director since January, will take on that role permanently.
The National Credit Union Administration issued a prohibition order against a former employee of Members Exchange Credit Union in Mississippi.
A comment by the megabank's CEO could be a teachable moment as financial institutions of all sizes attempt to diversify their ranks.
Leaders at the 85 institutions that made the eighth annual ranking have found ways to navigate crises (there have been plenty this year) while also bolstering employee morale.
Rick Wardlaw at Bank Independent in Alabama gets results by adhering to the servant-leadership model.
Jay Williamson will take over at the Sierra Vista, Ariz.-based institution after Brian Barkdull retires.
Members of First Choice Community Credit Union will have access to mobile banking and other products once the institution becomes part of Credit Union of Ohio.
The industry supports candidates on both sides of the aisle but has tilted toward Democrats during this cycle. Experts say that's partly a reflection of the current makeup of Congress.
Executives and technology analysts offered a host of concerns that are likely to dog credit unions well into the new year.