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The credit union also reported increases in loans and membership.

The Mt. Pleasant, Wis.-based credit union has returned more than $7 million to members in the last three years.

Most CUs in the Anchorage area were closed Friday as residents and officials evaluated damage to facilities and infrastructure.

Its bid for El Dorado Savings wasn’t the highest, but PacWest's image as a skilled dealmaker added value to its offer in the seller’s eyes.

The Panama City, Fla.-based institution has given $50 to members impacted by the storm while also providing free gas, Thanksgiving turkeys and more.

The Utah-based CU is issuing a nearly $2 million rebate for 2018 and has returned $13 million to members over last 15 years.

Her guidance of a former credit union through the crisis and into a profitable bank, her advocacy for reg relief and other industry priorities, and her vocal support of women seeking to knock down many of the same workplace barriers she faced make her one of our Best in Banking honorees.

In a bid to show it can best the competition, the Massachusetts-based institution will donate to a local food pantry every time new members join the CU and download its app.

A meticulous approach to expansion, along with an ability to produce solid results while based in a slow-growth state, explains why Hageboeck is a Best in Banking honoree.

The Bridgeport, Conn., company is developing a specialty in banking technology businesses. Like so many other small regionals with ambitious growth plans, it faces a tricky balancing act: how to take creative risks without getting in over its head.

As the industry relies more on digital products, credit unions are looking for ways to update their financial literacy programs to become more interactive and reach a broader audience.

From recognition as a top workplace to giving back to nonprofits and making a difference for those in need, here's another round-up of credit union community news.

The company will pay $64 million in cash and stock for First Beeville Financial.

The Connecticut regional bank will pay $327 million for the parent of Belmont Savings Bank.

Nearly all banks need more fee income, and many have extra cash for investing in growth. Some have started buying up wealth management firms, while others have decided to pare back and specialize.

The Florida company will have more than $16 billion in assets, along with increased scale in Georgia, when it buys National Commerce.

The New York-based credit union has returned more than $7.6 million to members since 2003.

Cash recyclers have their place in a branch. But other solutions may help credit unions save time and money when processing large transactions.

The majority of credit unions are run by women, according to a recent study, but that positive news doesn't paint the full picture.

Heartland BancCorp received the funds through a private placement to invest in several possible expansion options.