Michigan

A 2017 holiday shopping growth strategy worked so well for the $4.1 billion-asset institution that management decided to hit the mall again this year.

The personal finance management tool will allow members to combine accounts from other institutions and track spending.

The Ponca City-based institution becomes the first credit union in Oklahoma to join CU*Answers.

Balances from the 52 branches Flagstar bought from Wells Fargo fell by 22% between the deal's announcement and closing, forcing the Michigan company to adjust the math for earning back tangible book value.

Citizens Community Bancorp is selling its Rochester Hills, Mich., office to Lake Michigan Credit Union.

The purchase of Michigan-based Compliance Systems Inc. is intended to better help credit unions stay on top of regulatory changes.

The Michigan company has committed $50,000 to the partnership over the next two years amid a big push to modernize its product and service offerings.

The move allows the Michigan credit union to expand its operations in Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

This is Advia CU's third bank purchase in three years, following deals in Indiana and Wisconsin.

Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.