Wisconsin

The Iowa company said Brent Giles, who was CEO of a bank that was recently sold, will run its Wisconsin Bank & Trust.

Industry groups also supported Democrat Christy Smith in a special election in California, though it appeared likely she would lose the bid.

TruStone Financial and Firefly Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and charter changes.

The Wisconsin regional said the funds will support loan growth and its dividend policy as well as create an added capital buffer.

Many states are offering additional flexibility as more consumers dip into their savings as a result of the pandemic’s economic fallout.

Northern Paper Mill Credit Union will merge with Fox Communities CU but no date has been given for when the deal might take effect.

The company agreed to buy Advantage Community Bancshares weeks after announcing a deal for Commerce Financial.

Data from regulators in the Badger State show state-chartered CUs making gains in several key areas in 2019 even amid a dip in ROA and an increase in allowance for loan losses.

The company will pay $130 million for Commerce Financial Holdings.

The Appleton, Wis.-based credit union has tapped Christopher Allen to take the helm following Greg Hilbert's retirement.