Americas

Panelists focus on small credit union sustainability and growth at the combined America's CU and World Credit Union Conference. Topics included recruiting and retaining top talent, tackling technology, managing merger mania and the power of differentiation.

Meta Financial Group in Sioux Falls, S.D., has agreed to buy Fort Knox Financial Services, a software firm that helps independent tax firms process refund transfers.

CoBiz Financial in Denver has added the owner, chairman and chief executive of the Colorado Rockies baseball franchise to its board.

SunTrust Banks in Atlanta reported higher quarterly earnings after of a tax benefit and a decline in expenses more than offset a decline in revenue.

The $625 million-asset company said in a press release Thursday that Greg Remus will become its CEO on Oct. 1. He will succeed Ray Lipman, who will remain chairman.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., reported higher second-quarter profit, citing lower merger costs and growth in residential real estate lending and equipment finance.

Webster Financial in Waterbury, Conn., reported second-quarter profit of $50.5 million, a 12% jump from a year ago, as mortgage banking revenue improved.

The ability to innovate isn't a rare quality possessed by a select few. In fact, one expert says, it's no different than being able to cook.

A look at some highlights from this week's meeting and greeting in the Mile High City.

Ten credit unions have signed on to CU Direct' AutoPREMIER service, a car-buying solution designed to enhance member service during the auto-buying process and help CUs retain member loans.