Michael Bartlett

Payments executives speaking at NAFCU's recent annual conference in Hawaii offered credit unions insights into the changing payments landscape, tips on understanding millennials' payments behaviors and more.

NAFCU's 50th Annual Meeting in Hawaii closed with motivational calls for action, informative break-out sessions and a performance from a rock n' roll legend.

Celebrating new facilities, making donations to life-saving causes, giving youngsters the keys to success and much more.

The CU regulator stopped short of banning financial incentives in the merger process, but a proposed rule could make it easier for members to know who gets what when the deal closes.

Donations to meet basic needs, recognition for social responsibility, grand openings and grander anniversaries -- all in the latest round-up of credit union community news.

The second day of the trade group's conference featured former NCUA Chairman Rick Metsger saying farewell, lessons on leadership and the future of car buying, and more.

A proposed merger regulation from NCUA could make it easier for members to share opinions on whether or not their CU should merge, but analysts say it could also allow members to compliate or even derail the entire process.

As the trade group celebrates its golden anniversary, it welcomed NCUA acting Chairman McWatters to talk reg reform, a "generational expert" breaking down how different age demographics impact the workplace and more.

All states report positive loan growth in regulator's latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review, though membership in more than 20 states is on the decline.

Grand openings, anniversaries, benefits and more ways credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Privately insured credit unions will officially have equal access to the Federal Home Loan Bank system under new final rule.

Recognizing service, helping students and giving back to the communities CUs serve.

From new facilities to sponsoring member events and honoring past chairmen, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Despite the hype around self-driving cars and ride-hailing services, the automotive landscape remains much the same as ever. One thing that may be changing rapidly, however, is the way consumers buy their cars.

Keeping up a long-running trend, the number of federally insured CUs declined to 5,737 in Q1 2017 from 5,954 in Q1 2016.

In the wake of allegations against subprime auto lender Santander Consumer, attendees of CU Direct’s DRIVE Conference discuss steps credit unions are taking to protect against fraud risks.

From helping cheer squads to junior spellers, affinity programs and more, credit unions are giving back to schools and other institutions in the communities they serve.

New facilities, awards for teachers, a helping hand for those in need and much more.

Credit union will switch core processors in October, becoming the 21st Share One client in California.

Good causes, great times and more ways CUs are living the credit union difference.