Growth strategies

Once the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and the New Jersey Credit Union League complete their merger, the group will go by CrossState Credit Union Association.

The merger of Bi-County PTC Federal Credit Union into BlueOx is expected to be completed on Jan. 1.

Even with fee revenue already down, Oregon-based Providence FCU has cut its overdraft fees by half. Some analysts say the move could pay off if the economy goes south.

The Jacksonville-based institution is the latest to join the Hispanic-outreach initiative which now serves more than 100 credit unions.

The California-based institution can now serve more than 3.2 million people.

The San Diego-based institution changed its name in attempt to reach wider audience.

Julieann Thurlow says Reading Cooperative Bank in Massachusetts is well positioned to help immigrants and millennials. Technology is crucial to serving both groups, she says.

The Lowell, Mass.-based institution can now serve Norfolk and Suffolk counties, along with more than 150 cities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The Montana company will pay $135 million for a bank with 10 branches in seven Arizona markets.

With credit discrimination still legal in many states, the Michigan-based institution aims to help this marginalized group.

Warsaw Federal will keep its name and charter after joining First Mutual Holding in Lakewood, Ohio.

The regulator has pledged to put forth a rule on credit union-bank purchases before the end of the year. It's likely to lead to another clash with bankers.

The Kingston, N.Y.-based institution can now serve those who live and work in seven counties.

The Miami unit of Chile’s Banco de Credito e Inversiones is acquiring Executive National Bank. It bought Miami's TotalBank last year.

The North Carolina company agreed to buy the much-smaller Community Financial Holding.

The Maryland company says two recent deals, including its agreement to buy Revere Bank, give it the right amount of coverage across Washington's suburbs.

The company will add nearly a dozen branches in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

The name Jovia is a reference to the word jovial and is intended to inspire trust and optimism.

A new study suggests banks have the ability to operate leaner than ever before. That could fuel investor demands for more cost cutting and drive more banks to pursue M&A.

The Mississippi company will pay more than $38 million for Texas First Bancshares.