Growth strategies

The Connecticut regional bank will pay $327 million for the parent of Belmont Savings Bank.

Nearly all banks need more fee income, and many have extra cash for investing in growth. Some have started buying up wealth management firms, while others have decided to pare back and specialize.

The Florida company will have more than $16 billion in assets, along with increased scale in Georgia, when it buys National Commerce.

The New York-based credit union has returned more than $7.6 million to members since 2003.

The majority of credit unions are run by women, according to a recent study, but that positive news doesn't paint the full picture.

Heartland BancCorp received the funds through a private placement to invest in several possible expansion options.

From digital assistants and new branching strategies to revamped hiring processes and improved cybersecurity, these are the winners of the 2018 Best Practices Awards.

In a bid to help younger consumers, CommunityAmerica Credit Union’s new FAFSA chatbot can answer more than 400 questions about applying for federal student aid.

CUs in Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Florida have joined the Kansas City-area credit union service organization.

Challenges will likely increase as interest rates rise and investors grow more concerned about a downward turn in the economic cycle.

From new facilities for CUs to new beginnings for young scholars, here's another look at how credit unions are making a difference with their philanthropy.

Kekaha CU will keep its brand identity following the merger, operating as "a division of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union."

The North Carolina regional bank will gain four locations and $834 million in loans.

After incorporating big data, tweaking existing products and reducing barriers for new members, the Mass.-based credit union saw increased checking usage, more deposits and higher PFI levels.

At one time 27 CUs served the store’s employees, and the closure of the last one is a microcosm of the issues plaguing many single-SEG credit unions.

The Mississippi company will have 22 branches and more than $1 billion in assets when the deal is completed.

Blue Hills Bancorp in Massachusetts completed a second-step conversion and was poised to bulk up on acquisitions. It struck its one and only deal this fall — and it was not the kind it had in mind.

As the Latham, N.Y., credit union adds branches, it plans to put an emphasis on service, rather than transactions.

The Mississippi bank will pay up to $100 million to expand in southwest Alabama and Dallas.

The Arkansas company will pay $170 million to buy Reliance Bancshares.