Corporate governance

The number of deals per year was declining even before the pandemic, and it's unclear when things might pick up again.

Alabama Rural Electric Credit Union will merge into Alabama One later this year, creating a combined institution with a reach across 57 counties.

With branches closed and fewer opportunities for credit unions to have in-person interactions with members, the pandemic has reiterated the need for digital transformation in the industry.

The regulator formally announced the 60-day delay on Monday after tweeting about it over the weekend.

Commercial real estate is facing another crisis as companies shift to work-from-home policies. Banks and regulators should brace themselves.

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Thousands of bankers are set for a reprieve as Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley joined European lenders in pledging to preserve jobs amid the widespread impact of the coronavirus.

The novel coronavirus poses not only an unprecedented health crisis, but an unprecedented financial crisis as well. Can we forestall a worst-case scenario?

Many banks are offering low-interest loans to help consumers and small businesses withstand the economic shocks of the pandemic. Some are also doing away with ATM, overdraft and late fees because, as one CEO put it, that revenue “is not the most important thing right now.”

Banks and credit unions should make it their top priority to pair with the central bank in distributing financial relief to small businesses, even if that means putting everything else on hold.

Margins will be squeezed after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates earlier this month to counteract the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

The COVID-19 crisis is forcing many banks to hold their spring shareholder meetings online only.

Fluke Employees Federal Credit Union has agreed to become part of Sound Credit Union and the transaction should close later this year.

The Fed announced several new lending facilities and virtually “unlimited” purchases of Treasury bonds; Ana Botín will donate the money to a coronavirus fund.

The credit union regulator's Office of Credit Union Resources and Expansion is making grants of up to $7,500 available to low-income designated institutions.

The coronavirus is changing how consumers interact in branches and banking online. Bank leaders should be prepared.

As Americans embrace social distancing, institutions may be forced to rethink board and annual membership meetings. The change could be lasting.

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JPMorgan Chase plans to make special payments to lower-paid employees and branch workers who don't have the ability to do their jobs from home.

The Fed must set up a "family financial facility" that sends billions to households and small businesses so banks don’t misdirect relief funds.