Growth strategies

The company has agreed to pay $49 million for First West Virginia Bancorp, the parent of Progressive Bank.

While technology will let many banks cut staff and reduce the size of branches, factors such as geography, customer demographics and strategic direction will ultimately shape the look and feel of future offices.

The key to loyalty and growth, said one expert, may be in building on a sense of community and making members feel lucky to be part of the CU.

Natco plans to use the grant monies to expand lending opportunities for low-income consumers.

The company, which had launched an at-the-market offering in late May, plans to use the proceeds for organic growth.

From disruption to member service and thinking like a fintech, here are the highlights from the final day of the California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues' annual conference.

Louisiana-based credit union says its request is one of the largest ever approved by NCUA.

The acquisition is expected to boost WesBanco’s presence in Huntington, W.Va., and provide a bridge to its existing operations in Charleston, W.Va., and southeastern Ohio.

The company will pay $53 million in cash and stock for Signature Bank.

SDCCU’s member base increases 10.4 percent in one year, total assets up to $8.2 billion.