Lisa Freeman

With this latest batch of new contracts, the credit union service organization now counts 23 of the 25 largest CUs as clients.

If credit unions want to keep the much-touted white hat the movement likes to wear, they may need to learn to live with yet another rule they're not fond of.

he $640 million credit union is conducting a nationwide search for a successor to John Walling, who will retire July 31.

New fintech apps are interacting more and more with members financial lives, but many credit unions aren't part of the equation.

CEO David Puckett will step down at the end of this year after 35 years with the $321 million credit union, with Martha Fuerstenau taking the reins Jan. 1, 2018.

His decades-long career in credit unions spans three different state leagues and was proceeded by 21 years of military service.

After garnering a record-breaking number of comments on its proposed rules for risk-based capital and field of membership, the response to NCUA's call for comments on alternative capital was rather tepid.

Applications for the regulator's consulting services are due May 31.

That was just one of the five prohibition orders issued by the National Credit Union Administration in April.

In addition to strong membership growth, the CU now boasts $8.1 billion in assets, up by more than 8 percent from last quarter.

After 53 years of service, Gene Brody passes the gavel to EVP Anthony Grigos. Brody will continue to serve as board treasurer and chief strategy officer.

Why a simple conversation about ordering checks should have led to a loan...but didn't.

The deal includes $52.6 million in deposits and $13.2 million in loans, and the bank has indicated it plans to close two more locations in Wisconsin in June.

The advent of more choice for credit unions when it comes to trade groups appears to be a dialogue few industry leaders want to tackle.

If others follow Del-One's lead and start league shopping instead of staying in-state, collaboration in the cooperative industry could take a hit, some worry.

It's last call to participate in Credit Union Journal's annual Best Credit Unions to Work For, honoring credit unions with the best employee satisfaction and engagement.

It's hard enough lobbying for big changes on Capitol Hill, but sometimes it only gets harder when it comes time to actually implement them.

Lawmakers, regulators, pundits and more took part in this year's CUNA GAC, reminding credit unions that the movement has stalwart friends on both sides of the aisle.

Credit Union Journal asked the state leagues: what legislative or regulatory action are you currently monitoring in your state(s)? Is there anything specific that you are lobbying for or against?

In honor of Black History Month, Credit Union Journal queried African-American leaders in the credit union movement to find out how well credit unions are serving minorities -- both as members and as employees -- and areas for improvement.