Growth strategies

More than a third of banks formed from 2006 to 2008 no longer exist. Leaders of three banks still in business share their tips on how they have remained open — and relevant.

Narmi, launched by a former credit union executive, aims to bring "innovative financial technology" to credit unions throughout the Garden State.

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.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is looking for a successor for Paul Siebenmorgan, who has been its CEO for nearly 15 years.

One credit union analyst said CUs that choose to stay away from legal marijuana banking could be inhibiting their own potential for growth.

A major study recently named the $2.5 billion-asset CU the No. 1 performing credit union in California.

With the acquisition Timberland would add $187 million in assets in the Puget Sound area.

The Indiana company agreed to pay $101 million for the $586 million-asset First Security.

Independent's branch network in Denver will nearly triple after it completes the $1 billion acquisition.

Seacoast in Florida slashed the time it took to make 7(a) loans within months after establishing a partnership with an online lending startup.

James Ayers' stake in the Tennessee company will drop below 50% after a planned stock offering.