Wisconsin

OSHKOSH, Wis. — An unusual merger strategy here has been a roaring success as well as a learning experience for all parties involved.

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., is planning to join the New York Stock Exchange.

The American Bankers Association has added 12 banks to community banks indexed and listed with the Nasdaq stock exchange.

MADISON, Wis. — Only a third of all credit unions offer commercial loans, but they can provide a profitable business line for many small institutions, according to a white paper released by the CUNA Lending Council.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The ability to generate team-wide agreement is one of the fundamental elements of strong credit union leadership.

MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to make members' virtual banking easier, UW Credit Union here built an in-house, one-size-fits-all web solution for all operating devices — from PC to smartphones.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday released its list of enforcement actions from September, including a consent order that played a role in derailing two planned acquisitions.

Bank of Sun Prairie in Sun Prairie, Wis., has a new chief executive.

MADISON, Wis. — When a credit union's core contract is nearing renewal, the executive responsible for making this all-important decision is faced with one nagging question: Do we have the best solution on the market?

Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque, Iowa, has agreed to buy Community Banc-Corp of Sheboygan in Wisconsin.

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., produced strong loan growth and other results in the third quarter that analysts said outshone some of its peers.

The $1.1 billion-asset Starion did not disclose the terms of its deal for WPS Community, a federally chartered thrift with $98 million in assets.

Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill., has agreed to buy Delavan Bancshares in Wisconsin.

Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin in Madison is planning to raise up to $8.3 million from an upcoming initial public offering.

Citizens Community Bancorp in Eau Claire, Wis., will close three branches.

MADISON, Wis. — CUNA Mutual Group said it has reached an agreement to sell Producer's Ag Insurance Group — its crop insurance business better known as ProAg — to HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Credit Union Executive Society in Madison, Wis., is mourning the passing of industry veteran Franck Schuurmans.

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., has appointed David Papritz as chief financial officer and senior vice president of corporate development.

African American CU Coalition Exec Lillian Priest Passes; Redwood CU Offers 'Earthquake Relief Loan'; White Paper Explores Network Monitoring, Management.

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., is relying on a subordinated debt sale to foot the cash portion of its pending acquisition.