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John Asbury, president and CEO of Union Bancshares, wants to make Virginia something it hasn’t been in decades: home to a regional bank powerhouse. He discusses how striking the right balance between acquisitions and strategic hiring works toward that goal.
February 15 -
"You can't meet customers at the headquarters," CEO Kevin Cummings tells his senior executives.
February 15 -
From celebrations marking half a century and more than a century to supporting the homeless, new babies and more, here's a look at the work credit unions are doing in their communities.
February 15 -
Credit unions tout their readiness to assist with a variety of life stages, but a loan product for one of the most difficult potential life experiences is virtually nowhere to be found.
February 15 -
Katrina Skinner is set to take the helm permanently at Safe Harbor Services, a credit union service organization for financial institutions serving the legal marijuana industry.
February 15 -
Wymar Federal Credit Union in Louisiana has also distributed a bonus to members.
February 14 -
A MAPS Credit Union executive told the House Financial Services Committee her institution is proof credit unions and banks can safely serve the legal weed space.
February 13 -
The Lee's Summit, Mo.-based institution has paid out $350,000 over the last five years to members.
February 12 -
The credit union service organization said the value of its shares have jumped more than 300 percent over the last seven years.
February 11 -
From expanding branch access in underserved areas to a cafe for kids and more, here's another look at credit union outreach efforts.
February 11 -
Among the 2018 highlights for the Honolulu-based credit union were a 108% rise in net income.
February 11 -
Boat sales have increased since the financial crisis, creating an opportunity for credit unions, but a number of risks mean institutions should tread carefully.
February 11 -
As they continue to protest credit union mergers, banks are set to reap the benefits from a deal that will create an institution one-third the size of the entire CU industry.
February 8
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Nine banks agreed to be sold to credit unions last year. Some industry observers believe that number could double this year.
February 8 -
BB&T is buying SunTrust Banks, creating a $442 billion-asset institution. Credit unions are hopeful the mega merger will present an opening to pick up new business.
February 8 -
BB&T and SunTrust would be able to go toe to toe with the industry's heavyweights.
February 7 -
The industry's largest acquisition in more than a decade will create the sixth-biggest bank in the country, with assets of more than $442 billion.
February 7 -
John Asbury says his Virginia bank, soon to be renamed Atlantic Union Bank, could eventually stretch from Charlotte, N.C., to Baltimore and take on the big players that dominate those markets.
February 6 -
The company will gain four branches in Athens, Ga., with the $52 million acquisition.
February 6 -
Biometric technology adoption is on the rise, meaning credit unions need to think about how to utilize this for both members and employees.
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