Michael Bartlett

The regulator has pledged to put forth a rule on credit union-bank purchases before the end of the year. It's likely to lead to another clash with bankers.

Chairman Rodney Hood has pledged to put forth a rule on CU-bank purchases before the end of the year. It's likely to lead to another clash with bankers.

Credit union priorities could take a back seat as Congress scrambles to pass a spending package to avoid a government shutdown. Here's a look at some of the proposals that could move forward.

At this year's Inclusiv conference in Los Angeles, leaders from CDCUs across the country offered their thoughts on what could most benefit their institutions.

As the industry considers a movement-wide focus on diversity and inclusion, some at the annual Inclusiv conference say there are opportunities for credit unions to better serve immigrants and have more diverse staffs.

Hispanics will make up more than half of new homeowners by 2030, and credit unions need to actively market to this demographic, according to a panel discussion at Inclusiv's annual conference.

Credit unions are upping their involvement in all things related to payments in an attempt to bolster the bottom line and ensure they keep up with the competition.

Hawaii State FCU has a dedicated branch for testing new products. It's a format that other institutions could follow.

The money will help 155 institutions with outreach, security, training and more.

The Texas-based institution will work alongside CU Financial Group to provide insurance solutions for members

Many Americans are behind in their retirement planning but less than 20% of credit unions provide wealth-management services.

Members of tiny CARCO Federal Credit Union have voted to approve a merger into Educational Systems FCU.

David Justice, chief operating officer, will take over for the retiring RaAnn Wood on Nov. 1.

Elevations' purchase of Cache Bank & Trust would be the first credit union acquisition of a bank in the state.

Elevations Credit Union has agreed to buy the assets of Cache Bank & Trust.

Citing insurance concerns, Anchorage-based Credit Union 1 shut down its marijuana-banking pilot program after less than one year. The move reflects lingering hesitation around banking the industry.

An appeals court said that Marietta, Ga.-based institution's overdraft agreements were "ambiguous" and now the case might be settled at a trial.

The $35 million-asset credit union was one of just five entities bidding to serve the Mountain State’s medical cannabis program.

Two Michigan credit unions were sued by an individual who claimed their websites didn't comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

United Churches Credit Union, which has just one branch, can now serve anyone who worships in two counties.