Vermont

The Vermont-based credit union received the OK from federal regulators to add 650,000 potential members to its FOM, an increase of 15%.

As many as 20% of institutions haven't started planning for the new standard, according to one study. Many say CUs must start now in order to be ready, even if the rule is postponed.

All-electric, zero-emission vehicles make up less than 2% of the market, but a handful of credit unions see an opportunity despite some unusual variables.

The Springfield, Vt.-based institution is the latest CU to cross a neighboring border, as a number of other institutions have looked to expand their reach

Mark Fierro, who was previously the CUSO's chief operations officer, was named as interim CEO late last year.

Banks were reluctant to offer services to an industry that had a hazy legal status. That’s about to change.

Once a hotbed of activity, the region has reported the fewest bank mergers since the financial crisis.

Smith takes over for Jerry Cross, who retired after 32 years of service.

New leader was hired as chief financial officer in 2006, has been interim president for the last year.

An influx of new people to the Pacific Northwest and Southeast could have big implications for banking, from M&A to de novo efforts.