Palash Ghosh

New legislation in Iowa that allows banks and credit unions to utilize electronic notaries could help local lenders compete with online competitors.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in a range of areas, including employees involved in commercial real estate, collections and market data analytics.

The Credit Union National Association has partnered with the group to help distribute the platform to financial institutions free of charge.

The credit union industry has announced a number of moves, including a state league naming a new board and welcoming members to its hall of fame.

The collaboration will include establishing an i3 presence at CU Direct's Irvine, Calif., campus.

The Odon, Ind.-based credit union also grew its membership to over 50,000, up more than 9% from a year earlier.

Kathryn Davis will take over later this month following the retirement of CEO Hank Barrett.

The move comes on the heels of an earlier tech acquisition by the Livonia, Mich.-based CUSO.

The Capitola, Calif.-based institution reached the milestone a few months after acquiring another credit union.

Credit unions announced a variety of personnel moves and recognition for others, including one employee who helped a member needing medical attention.

As credit unions attempt to bring in deposits to fund more loans, one institution's success story could offer a path for others.

After the merger is completed, Cedars-Sinai Federal Credit Union's one branch will be relocated.

A successor to Robert Allen, who has led the $7.3 billion-asset institution for more than three decades, should be named soon.

Credit unions from the Northeast to the Mountain West and beyond have announced new rounds of hiring, promotions and appointments.

The nation's first credit union saw an 88.5% increase in net income for 2018 thanks to a variety of factors, including a one-time payout from the National Credit Union Administration.

Credit union share of the credit card market is at a record high but there are concerns that this debt could begin to sour if the economy turns.

Members of Bard Employees Federal Credit Union approved the merger into Baxter Credit Union earlier this month.

Urbana Postal Credit Union is the latest in a string of closures and rebrandings as CUs chartered to serve post office employees attempt to stay relevant.

The Raleigh, N.C.-based institution said it also has more than 500 employees.

Credit unions have elected new board members and named new branch managers while other employees were recognized for their dedication.