Growth strategies

Now known as Explorers Credit Union, the Yankton, S.D.-based shop serves consumers across South Dakota and Nebraska.

Richard Herrington's buyout pitch to smaller banks is to offer them a way to survive and keep their local brands.

The company agreed to buy Advantage Community Bancshares weeks after announcing a deal for Commerce Financial.

San Francisco Bay Area Educators Credit Union became part of San Francisco Federal Credit Union earlier this month.

Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.

Tony Aylsworth, chief risk officer, is taking over as president so CEO David Milligan can concentrate on acquisitions.

The companies spent much of the past decade completing smaller deals that created complementary footprints in the Southeast.

Executives outlined changes in energy lending policies, said that the largest U.S. bank has only scratched the surface in middle-market credits and discussed their preparations in case of an economic slowdown.

NCUA board member Mark McWatters defended the agency's position on credit union-bank purchases and called out the ongoing sniping on both sides of the argument.

WSFS, in an effort to catch up with bigger rivals, plans to upgrade digital channels in three years instead of five.