Growth strategies

Stock Yards Bancorp in Louisville, Ky., has named James Hillebrand as its next CEO when David Heintzman retires later this year.

The company will also acquire three branches in Worcester County, Mass., when it buys the parent of Milford National Bank and Trust.

Independent Bank had no intention of expanding outside Texas until it gained a few stray branches in a neighboring state.

Another look at the variety of ways credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

CEO Bruce Lee believes a multicharter model, which many other banks have scrapped, gives the Iowa company an edge in smaller markets.

Organizers of Scottsdale Community Bank plan to raise a minimum of $16 million.

Bull’s Eye CU prepares to merge with Connexus CU

A competitive job market and improved security protocols are pushing more banks to consider letting employees work remotely.

After making the switch from banks to CUs four years ago, the CFO of American First Credit Union loves the movement – but he has some thoughts on how it can improve.

A look at the many ways credit unions are making a difference by giving back to the communities they serve.