Wisconsin

First Federal and Bay View are combining similar sized institutions that have complementary infrastructure, earnings and products. Though small, the deal could serve as a model for mutuals interested in keeping their charter and culture.

First Federal Bank of Wisconsin in Waukesha and Bay View Federal Savings and Loan Association are merging.

MADISON, Wis. — The National CU Foundation hopes credit union employees will "dress down" to support financial education initiatives next month.

The home, the road and credit card rewards are some key areas CUs are zeroing in on as spring approaches.

Regulators are laser-focused on compliance, particularly when reviewing merger applications. Associated, recently freed from an enforcement action, could use its clean bill of health to woo sellers.

Associated Banc-Corp (ASBC) in Green Bay, Wis., seems poised to make acquisitions.

MADISON, Wis. — One of the most visible changes at credit unions in the wake of the Great Recession has been the sharp increase in expectations for credit union directors — especially when it comes to financial education.

Allan Hosack joined the $1.9 billion-asset Waterstone after a decade at BMO Financial Group (BMO) and predecessor, Marshall & Ilsley.

Associated Banc-Corp (ASBC) posted a fourth-quarter profit of $47.8 million, up 2.4% from a year earlier.

Bank Mutual (BKMU) in Brown Deer, Wis., reported higher earnings due mostly to improved credit quality.

Waterstone Financial (WSBF) in Wauwatosa, Wis., has opened its first branch outside its home state.

North Milwaukee Bancshares in Wisconsin entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago this week.

Foundations Bank in Pewaukee, Wis., has made it official with interim leader John Hazod.

Bank buyers should run potential deals by regulators early to avoid "landmines" and speed applications, officials from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency say. Proper due diligence, succession planning and risk management are among the things they look for.

Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin in Madison has completed a $175 million recapitalization. With funding from private and institutional investors, the company has capital levels above the threshold regulators consider for being well-capitalized.

Westby Co-Op Credit Union in Wisconsin has agreed to buy the deposits and loans of a Walmart branch from Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) in Eau Claire, Wis.

Regulators have lifted a seven-year-old enforcement action against CIB Marine Bancshares (CIBH) in Waukesha, Wis.

A judge has approved Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin's plan to file for bankruptcy.

Monona State Bank in Wisconsin has begun using Encompass360, Ellie Mae's system for managing mortgage originations and servicing, the financial technology company announced Tuesday.

Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin (ABCW) reported a large quarterly loss just days after announcing a plan to file for bankruptcy and recapitalize itself.