A slight decline in core deposits in the second quarter stoked worries that tighter liquidity is around the corner. Bankers are exploring responses beyond the typical CD rate special if third-quarter results show the trend is continuing.

Live Oak Bancshares is used to finding ways to make small-business loans, but its new M&A operation was formed after two bankers pitched the plan to Live Oak's management.

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The ATM network, a subsidiary of Cardtronics, will expand to Speedway convenience stores in Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee and beyond.

First Green Bank in Florida started researching the business after its chairman saw how medical marijuana had helped his wife cope with a severe injury. The bank is now turning a profit a year after adding its first pot-related client -- and there could be lessons there for credit unions.

Brookline will pay $56 million in cash and stock for First Commons in a deal that will add $324 million in assets.

Umpqua Bank is testing a system that would make text-chat, video and voice banking more personable by staffing them with branch workers during their downtime.

The Florida bank started researching the business after Ken LaRoe, its chairman, saw how medical marijuana had helped his wife cope with a severe injury. First Green is now turning a profit on this business a year after adding its first pot-related client.

Coastal FCU CEO Chuck Purvis was recognized this year by the Credit Union Executives Society for his commitment to the movement

It's not just big banks. Even U.S. community banks may be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation given the boundlessness of digital commerce.

Leadership challenges, emergency relief donations, scholarship awards and other ways credit unions are giving back.

The online bank will consolidate all of its Charlotte-area employees into a new office tower, but its headquarters will remain in Detroit.

The agency and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions plan to boost efforts to get more credit unions involved with SBA lending.

The Massachusetts company hired banking veteran Mark Thompson, who recently scrapped an effort to buy a struggling bank in Boston, as its bank president.

The new business will advise Live Oak clients on how to structure and finance acquisitions.

The Oregon bank has expanded the role of its chief credit officer to include oversight of risk management.

The cash acquisition allows First American to expand its operations in Kenosha, Wis.

CU shortens name, makes several changes to branches to improve communication.

While the banking industry is winning over low- and middle-income groups, it is still trying to regain the trust of high earners who were stung during the financial crisis.

All five credit unions are located in th Southeastern U.S. and have assets of less than $120 million.