Americas

AUBURN HILLS Mich. — Genisys CU and Tri-Pointe Community CU announced Wednesday they intend to merge and then operate under the Genisys name.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Median loan growth rates were up by 3.5% for the year ending in the third quarter of 2014, according to new state-by-state analysis from NCUA.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board released a proposal Tuesday laying out how it would institute capital surcharges on the country's biggest banks, saying it plans to be tougher than an international agreement on the issue.

WATERFORD, Conn. — Charter Oak FCU is awarding more than $393,000 in cash bonuses to members as part of its Gold Rewards program, hitting a new record for the CU's member-appreciation efforts and bringing total returns to more than $1.6 million.

ONTARIO, Calif. — CU Direct is celebrating its 20th anniversary by hosting a contest that will end with it donating $20,000 to a Children's Miracle Network hospital.

M&T Bancorp in Buffalo, N.Y., has once again delayed its planned purchase of Hudson City Bancorp in Paramus, N.J.

MOLINE, Ill. — Service Plus Credit Union, a $21-million asset credit union here, has chosen Sharetec System, a developer of credit union software, for its core system.

Centrue Financial in Ottawa, Ill., has sold $35.2 million in classified loans and other assets.

DECATUR, Ill. — Land of Lincoln CU has absorbed the former Sangamo Chapter CU and now offers products and services to all those who live or work in Sangamon County, Ill.

LANSING, Mich. — Following five unsolved credit union robberies in three months, police here are investigating whether the crimes are connected.