Michael Bartlett

As the industry continues to consolidate, operating branches in states far removed from headquarters could move from the exception to the rule.

At the end of the second quarter, the corporate institution will waive service fees and issue bonus dividends to its member credit unions.

The biggest challenge for credit union acquirers involves retaining commercial customers at the banks they buy. That's why constant communication, and having more commercial products and services, matter.

The Montana-based institution will open its doors as Clearwater later this year, a move leadership hopes will better connect it with consumers in other parts of the state.

Credit unions can usually limit attrition of consumer accounts after a bank acquisition, but maintaining relationships with business customers is the bigger challenge.

Members of the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates have voted to join the League of Southeastern CUs, the second such merger this year. Analysts say there could be more to come – and soon.

The Orange County-based CU had served a few cities around Los Angeles but state officials have now approved its application to serve all of Los Angeles County.

Erasmo Ramos will move from one southern Texas CU to another.

Eric Jenkins is taking over at the Amarillo-based institution as its president and CEO is set to retire.

With millions of Americans struggling with Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the brain, there are ways for credit unions to better serve older members.