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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.

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

The surge in online and mobile use is a high-profile test for the industry — and could foreshadow a permanent consumer shift.

Lenders are concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will increase vacancies and add to credit risk.

Nebraska bankers sued after MembersOwn Credit Union successfully added eight counties to its field of membership last year.

The transaction, which involves the sale of three branches, is expected to close in June and is pending regulatory.

From scams to watch out for to the role banks play in an SBA virus loan program, news about the pandemic's impact was everywhere. Also: As State Farm bows out, U.S. Bank seizes an expansion opportunity; CFPB sues Fifth Third for allegedly opening phony accounts; and more from this week's most-read stories.