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The veteran banking attorney, who also worked at the FDIC and OCC, passed away Tuesday following a battle with cancer.

MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. told a credit union audience what it takes to succeed – and break a few records in the process.

Vend Lease, which is based in Baltimore, focuses on suppliers and vendors in the hospitality industry.

The Germantown, Md.-based credit union serves more than 14,000 members and holds about $130 million in assets.

Consumer advocates are urging local governments and courts to consider a person’s ability to pay before assessing fines and fees for such infractions as unpaid traffic tickets. Such changes could help low-income households avoid bankruptcy — and perhaps even make them more bankable.

The veteran CEO will turn the reins of the $3.5 billion credit union to Dave Sweiderk, executive vice president and COO of OneAZ Credit Union in Phoenix

Auto lenders would be well advised to keep up their guard as states — particularly blue ones — take steps of their own to crack down on what they see as abusive practices.

The northern Virginia company will also gain more branches around Washington as part of the $33 million deal.

Spread income offset higher expenses during the first quarter at the Maryland bank.

Howard Bancorp and Bryn Mawr Bank are trying different approaches to reach out to underserved markets they’ve entered via acquisitions. Creative in-house initiatives may take on added importance as regulators move to "dial back" Community Reinvestment Act rules.