California

Several megabanks dominate the market, but First Choice is seeking to expand there by catering to its ready supply of midsize businesses. It's not the only one.

The California Consumer Privacy Act goes into affect next year and other states are likely to follow suit. Credit unions need to evaluate their data management practices.

Christopher Myers will retire as president and chief executive of CVB next spring, and the California bank says it will hire a search firm to begin seeking his replacement.

The institution was formerly known as SF Police CU but can now serve law enforcement officers statewide.

David Cerwinski, who joined the CUSO in 2006, was appointed president of the technology provider.

The San Francisco company said its loan pipeline would be strong the rest of this year.

CUs in both states surpassed total asset milestones, but many business lines are growing at a slower pace than they were one year ago.

The California company will pay $39.4 million for the parent of First State Bank of Colorado.

Mike DeShazo was selected to lead the San Diego institution after Ann McClure stepped down.

COO Jenna Lampson will take the helm on Aug. 1 while current CEO Steve Punch stays on as a consultant until he retires at the end of October.

As the industry continues to consolidate, operating branches in states far removed from headquarters could move from the exception to the rule.

Offering secured credit cards can help a credit union build loyalty with members but this product line can be difficult to successfully manage.

Seed, a San Francisco startup, has developed a platform that lets small businesses quickly open accounts online. That's an important feature for Cross River as it courts more fintech clients.

Companies that offer early access to earned wages want a regulatory framework for their fast-growing industry. But the bill under consideration in Sacramento is exposing big divisions in the sector.

The Orange County-based CU had served a few cities around Los Angeles but state officials have now approved its application to serve all of Los Angeles County.

A $19.1 billion aid package signed into law earlier this month is welcome news for credit unions in Nebraska and a host of other regions that have suffered from recent natural disasters.

The Citigroup mortgage unit is not the first lender to be tripped up by California law requiring the interest payments on escrow impound accounts.

State and local officials have pushed back against retailers that don’t take cash, and now some are pressuring electric vehicle firms to expand payment options at charging stations.

With millions of Americans struggling with Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the brain, there are ways for credit unions to better serve older members.

Members of McClatchy Employees Credit Union have approved a proposal to merge into First U.S. Community Credit Union.