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Republic Bancorp (RBCCA) of Louisville, Ky., announced Monday the merger of two of its subsidiaries: Republic Bank, a federally chartered savings association, and Republic Bank & Trust Co., a state-chartered commercial bank.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Two employees of Oshkosh Central CU have been suspended following an investigation by the state's credit union regulator that has uncovered serious financial irregularities at the $28 million credit union.

Banc of California (BANC) in Irvine, Calif., swung to a loss in the first quarter as expenses ballooned following its acquisition of the Private Bank of California

WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council on Wednesday expanded its transparency policies in an attempt to address criticism that it is a secretive group with minimal oversight.

LAUREL, Md. — Jeffrey Goff has been named CEO of the $23 million WSSC FCU.

Rodger Levenson of WSFS Financial (WSFS) in Wilmington, Del., has been appointed chairman of the Delaware Bankers Association.

COVINA, Calif. — Boards needing better skills, CEO comp plans calling for some serious adjustments and solutions to keep the front-line staff at the CU are just some of the hurdles facing human resources executives today.

HOUSTON — Teaching financial literacy to kids? There's an app for that and it's one of the three finalists for this year's CO-OP THINK Prize.

Taylor Capital (TAYC) in Chicago is no longer looking to sell its mortgage banking operation.

BURBANK, Calif. — A year after winning the CO-OP THINK Prize, Robert Baron is looking on the bright side.

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A concept intended to serve as "a sustainably innovative solution" to the ever-expanding mobile banking landscape has been selected as one of this year's three finalists for the CO-OP THINK Prize.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Tiny Essex Division Telephone Federal Credit Union of Maplewood, N.J., with just $8.4 million in assets, is merging into $292 million Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, headquartered here, effective May 31.

CHICAGO — A customizable website to help credit unions promote financial education made the final three at this year's CO-OP THINK Prize.

CINCINNATI — As banks cut back on branches, credit unions are stepping up their interest in bricks-and-mortar service delivery.

First Farmers Financial (FFMR) in Converse, Ind., has agreed to buy seven branches in Indiana from Bank of Montreal's BMO Harris Bank.

GLENDALE, Calif. — When it was time to remodel its branch here earlier this year, Los Angeles Federal Credit Union installed touch screen and other technology to up its cool quotient.

SAN ANTONIO — Credit union branches are less likely to be a "destination" for members, so the key is to be where the members already are. That's why progressive CUs are exploring and expanding in-store branch opportunities.

TAOS, N.M. — After removing confidential credit union documents out of an unlocked courier van, a would-be thief was foiled by an off-duty police officer eating at a local drive-in restaurant here who spotted the alleged burglary in progress.

Hampton Roads Bankshares (HMPR) in Virginia Beach, Va., reported higher net income that largely reflected lower expenses and a spike in income from bank-owned life insurance.

Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) in Kalispell, Mont., has agreed to buy First National Bank of the Rockies in Grand Junction, Colo.