Wisconsin

This is the third year the Wisconsin-based CU has returned a "Member Loyalty Cash" reward to members, with $600,000 given back since 2015.

The Wisconsin-based corporate credit union will pay out a 7 percent return to members, a new record for the CU.

The Fed approved an application giving Natcom Bancshares indirect control over Republic Bank, declining to take into account claims the transaction imperils the target's S corporation status.

Credit union-backed legislation sailed through the state legislature and was signed into law earlier this week.

Jim Popp, formerly of JPMorgan Chase, will become CEO of Johnson Financial Group in Racine at yearend. He will succeed the retiring Jim Bolger.

The cash acquisition allows First American to expand its operations in Kenosha, Wis.

Associated's agreement to buy Whitnell & Co. comes just weeks after the company lined up its first bank deal since the financial crisis.

The Wisconsin company plans to shutter half of Bank Mutual's branches, including seven in Milwaukee.

Bank Mutual was still in talks to buy a bank roughly its own size when it began exploring a sale. The move allowed Bank Mutual to quickly find a buyer after its planned acquisition fell through.

The Madison, Wis.-based credit union's new base pay level will be more than double the state minimum, and is the final step in a phased increase to the CU's "foundation wage" that began last year.

Employee benefits initiative is offered by Corporate Central CU.

Wisconsin-based CU will acquire five Bank Mutual branches in three cities on August 25.

Technology CUSO is designed to help credit unions improve systems innovation, service delivery.

Rising taxes, declining population and the political landscape in Illinois have led several bankers to put more money and resources into nearby states.

Brandon Riechers has been with RCU since 1996, has served as EVP/CLO since 2012.

The $482 million deal would be Associated's first bank acquisition since June 2007.

‘Dreams Thrive Here’ will celebrate the spirit of credit unions on Oct. 19.

Timothy Barthel will succeed Georgine Levine, who passed away in August 2016.

The accreditaiton period lasts for five years, subject to annual review. This is the fourth reaccreditation for Badger State regulators since 2001.

Bank First has agreed to pay $76 million in cash and stock for Waupaca Bancorp. The company should have nearly $1.8 billion in assets when it completes the deal.