Michael Bartlett

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.

The two credit unions are expected to complete the integration on Oct. 1 for a combined institution of nearly $3 billion in assets.

Credit unions have largely moved past their distrust of fintechs, but plenty of institutions still face challenges when it comes to finding the right vendors.

The most recent Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group is “indicative that both the credit cycle and the U.S. business cycle are moving into their last stage before the next economic slowdown,” according to one economist.

CDCUs provide essential financial services in underserved communities but these institutions can struggle to keep up with compliance and technology demands.

With declining interest rates, credit unions that rely heavily on interest income from their investment portfolios may struggle.

LA Financial's planned merger into Ventura County Credit Union is expected to be completed in early 2020.

Keeping up with changing technology can be difficult but institutions are making investments in ITMs, new lending platforms and more.

There are opportunities to make loans for strip malls and regional distribution centers but executives need to put the right risk management in place.

Institutions haven't modernized benefits packages to include deferred compensation, and now the threat of a recession is affecting CEO salaries.

Credit unions not actively thinking about mergers are at risk of missing out, an industry expert warned at a recent conference.

With the loan-to-savings ratio at its highest point in four decades, some CUs have limited options to boost their funding.

This type of fraud could increase as criminals become more sophisticated and look for new ways to land a payday.

Sean Daly, the Middletown, R.I.-based institution's CFO, will take over as president and CEO when Ellen Ford steps down in November.

The Boulder, Colo.-based institution will now serve a dozen counties in its home state.

The Las Vegas-based institution said its income for the first half of the year was down as it put more into its loan-loss provision.

Locations with a welcoming atmosphere and the latest technology can be a key part of a credit union’s marketing strategy.

Lending at credit unions in the Peach State increased by just 0.2%, down from 0.8% growth recorded a quarter earlier.

The Michigan-based institution also recorded increases in earnings, deposits and membership.

Shelby Community has just 1,000 members and $5 million in assets and will complete the merger into 1st Liberty by the end of August.