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The Eugene-based institution joined a small but growing number of credit unions that have raised their entry-level pay in recent years.

Southern Bancorp, which recently raised $35 million in capital, agreed to acquire DeWitt First Bankshares, the parent of Arkansas County Bank.

A bill updating the commonwealth's credit union act, signed into law on Jan. 12, is said to be the most comprehensive update of the state charter in 30 years.

ByteDance, owner of short video sharing platform services Douyin (China) and TikTok (U.S.), has reportedly launched a payment service for the 600 million users of the Douyin platform.

The credit union announced a $1 million commitment to the New Jersey Education Association spread over 10 years, with the first installment helping expand the group’s Human and Civil Rights Division.

The state's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation alleged potential violations of “unlawful, unfair, deceptive or abusive” practices by a dozen companies.

The Illinois company has agreed to pay $191 million for the parent of Glenview State Bank.

Chris Hendry has been appointed president and CEO of the Fitchburg, Mass.-based institution, having served the credit union in a volunteer capacity since 2014.

Cosby Davis joins the executive team at North Carolina's third-largest credit union after nearly a decade at nearby Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

It is the 18th state to pass a law imposing rate caps on all consumer loans, including payday and car title loans.