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.
Despite limiting on-site visits and adding more self-service channels, the industry is forging ahead with plans for hundreds of new or expanded brick-and-mortar locations.
Several members of Congress challenging the result of the 2020 presidential contest received financial support from trade groups that could find themselves in hot water with some constituents.
Demand for home purchases and car loans would need to increase substantially to make up for what's expected to be a sharp drop in refinancing revenue.
A new report from the National Credit Union Administration showed institutions in many states are struggling with a deluge of deposits while their lending opportunities are drying up.
Social distancing has put a crimp in the credit union industry's usual philanthropic activities, but many institutions are finding new ways to give back during this festive season.
Hauptman said dealing with the economic fallout from the coronavirus was a top priority for the agency, along with aligning incentives and expanding the use of technology in the industry.
Matt Mamer will take over for Mark Spenny, who has helped Citizens Equity First Credit Union expand in several markets during his tenure.
Management teams are forging ahead with technology projects and bonuses for some employees despite a deep slide in net income this year.
Casey Klein will begin leading the Montana-based institution next month after current CEO Darla Card retires.
Credit quality has remained strong at credit unions, but there are hints that some of them — especially the smallest ones — could report lackluster earnings well into next year, according to the National Credit Union Administration's latest intel on industrywide finances.
New analysis from S&P shows credit unions near $1 billion of assets and above continuing to dominate the industry's performance in the Paycheck Protection Program as some CUs dedicate a substantial portion of their portfolios to the effort.
The credit union now has a community charter to serve seven counties in addition to several select employee groups.
Some workers have thrived while working remotely, but others miss the social interaction of an office, and the recent surge in coronavirus diagnoses means employers will be facing these challenges well into next year.
Coast 2 Coast Financial Credit Union has agreed to join the Florida-based Achieva, which previously acquired two community banks.
In a potentially good sign for credit unions, last week credit card spending reached its highest point since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data from PSCU.
The group is just the latest industry organization to already alter plans for a gathering scheduled for 2021.
The annual survey from the National Credit Union Administration shows credit unions making gains in some of their inclusion efforts, but the industry still has much it can do to improve.
A group at George Washington University has been working to open a de novo institution to serve students, but the would-be institution faces a variety of hurdles before it can open its doors.
Tina Sbrega, who has been a pioneer in areas including pot banking and credit unions buying banks, will stay on as chair of a subsidiary of the institution.
A contentious presidential contest and social justice protests have forced employers to consider whether these types of topics should be discussed in the workplace.