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The credit union stalwart purchased Mirador, which is heavily dependent on bank relationships. The challenge now is keeping those clients in the fold.

The $25.5 billion-asset company has also restructured its securities portfolio as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve profits.

With Brexit on the horizon, the volatility of the U.K. financial market has created an increased demand for more flexible financing among small and medium-sized enterprises. But a decade on from the 2008 financial crisis, the loans available for SMEs are still restricted by regulations on the total amount of capital that banks must hold.

Fintechs and banks are both pursing the market, which much adjust to handle the larger volume, according to Nufar Segal Bareket, a general manager at Jifiti.

The newly sworn-in director’s first public remarks seemed to contrast with the approach of her predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, who at times questioned the role of the agency.

The latest look at new hires, promotions, appointments and accolades from credit unions across the country

A number of credit unions have been hit with lawsuits that claim they have charged members overdraft fees despite there being sufficient funds in checking accounts.

Plaid, which moves consumer data between financial institutions and fintechs, could expand overseas as part of a broad growth plan, according to a venture investor.

Germany-based Wirecard is working with Google to enable users of Wirecard’s boon mobile app to pay at any French merchant that accepts Google Pay as it becomes available in France.