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Credit Union Executive Society in Madison, Wis., is mourning the passing of industry veteran Franck Schuurmans.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Six semi-finalists have been selected in PSCU's 2014 KnockOut Innovation Summit.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a measure that allows financial institutions to offer raffle-style programs to encourage saving.

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police here are on the hunt for a man who allegedly displayed a bomb while robbing a branch of University First FCU here on Wednesday morning.

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., will add three directors after it completes its acquisition of First Citizens Bancorp. in Columbia, S.C.

Sunflower Financial is adding loans and growing in Denver. First Western Financial has tepid loan growth, but its prowess in private banking is enviable. Casual talks between their CEOs led them to the realization they could build on each other’s strengths.

Urban Partnership Bank in Chicago has lured a former Citibank executive out of retirement to lead its consumer banking operations.

LAS VEGAS — While nine hopefuls entered, five credit unions with innovative, forward-looking technology solutions were recognized with awards here during the 2014 CUNA Technology Council and Operations, Sales and Service Council Conference earlier this week.

First Connecticut Bancorp in Farmington is expanding into Massachusetts.

NewBridge Bancorp in Greensboro, N.C., has created three commercial banking groups.

Hawaii National Bancshares in Honolulu is planning to buy out the holdings of its minority shareholders.

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has agreed to ramp up its security policies on data collection in response to a recent Government Accountability Office report that raised nearly a dozen recommendations on the topic.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) reached a deal with prepaid-card firm Green Dot Corp. (GDOT) to offer checking accounts to the retailer's customers, building on an expansion into financial services that U.S. banks have sought to block.

A pair of banking companies announced plans to consolidate their community bank brands.

Sunflower Financial in Salina, Kan., is poised to strengthen its presence in Denver.

BBCN Bancorp in Los Angeles has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Seoul aimed at expanding the bank's business in South Korea.

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City has dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought against FedFirst Financial in Monessen, Pa., related to its agreement to sell.

Palisades Federal Credit Union in Pearl River, N.Y., has appointed Juan "Tony" Molina as the$163 million credit union's new president and chief executive.

Federal Savings Bank in Chicago has teamed up with West Suburban Bank in Lombard, Ill., to offer mortgage products across West Suburban's 37-branch network.

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently appointed eight new members to its Credit Union Advisory Council.