Americas

Bank of Bird-in-Hand in Pennsylvania has hired a president and chief executive.

Liberty Bell Bank in Marlton, N.J., has appointed a new chief executive as it continues to work through credit issues.

University Bancorp in Ann Arbor, Mich., agreed to acquire the 20% stake in Midwest Loan Services that it doesn't already own for about $3.1 million in stock, cash and other considerations.

FERGUSON, Mo. — A branch of Alliance Credit Union is closed for the foreseeable future following the massive riots that took place here over night in the wake of the grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who shot and killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown during the summer.

Anchor Bank in Lacey, Wash., has been released from a state regulatory order.

People's Credit Union said it will offer its members surcharge-free access to ATMs at all 43 Rite Aid pharmacies in the state of Rhode Island.

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dipping down into lower credit scores can help kickstart loan growth, but if it isn't done correctly, it's a solution that comes with significant risk. That's why Carolina Postal CU turned to Credit Score Analysis (CSA).

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Though almost three-quarters of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, those numbers are changing for members of Connex Credit Union thanks to its "Most Valuable Advocate" program.

OTTUMWA, Iowa — Last year, Community 1st Credit Union wanted to find a way to increase the number of members who considered the CU their primary financial institution.