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State and federal regulators finally approved the Mississippi bank’s acquisitions of Ouachita Bancshares and Central Community after anti-laundering and CRA matters were resolved. BancorpSouth’s CEO says he may pursue more deals.

Two credit unions make a commitment to human resources, Iowa Credit Union League recognizes a trio of award winners and more CU professionals and volunteers in the news.

Anyone who lives, works or worships within a five-county region can now join the Fort Worth, Texas-based credit union.

The rout in bitcoin is also taking down stocks with ties to cryptocurrencies.

The energy crisis, hurricane damage and merger costs have hampered earnings per share at the Louisiana bank. Its CEO has to clear those hurdles and convince investors steady growth is ahead.

They aren't creating new products, but some lenders are advising cash-strapped customers in high-tax states to tap home equity or other credit lines to prepay property taxes before the new tax law kicks in.

China's central bank has put the brakes on mobile and e-commerce payment schemes in the past, mostly from the standpoint of having a wary eye on third-party players elbowing their way into financial services.

David O. Brock will retire from Florida's Community Credit Union in early 2018, to be succeeded by SVP Linda Cappelli.

The credit bureau enraged many with its response to a massive data breach this fall, but closing the company down would ultimately harm consumers.

With so much uncertainty, the only thing that's clear is how different the sector may look a year from now. Here's an overview of the leading trends in technology that will impact banking in 2018.