Americas

LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Harborstone Credit Union knew it had a lending problem.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Despite the challenges of being a small institution operating in a struggling market, Great Lakes Credit Union recently got some big tech kudos.

People's United Financial in Bridgeport, Conn., has successfully recruited a former executive at JPMorgan Chase to join its board.

Comerica Bank and San Diego County Credit Union have battled in recent years to claim the Guinness World Record for "Most Paper Collected in 24 hours."

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau remains committed to working with the financial services industry to improve the mortgage closing experience for consumers through the use of technology, CFPB director Richard Cordray said.

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Now that the scavenger hunt run by Great Lakes Credit Union is over, looking back, the CEO says it's the best promotion his shop has ever run.

BETHPAGE, N.Y. — A couple of key fraud- fighting partnerships have helped Bethpage FCU save about $200,000 for its 250,000 members over just the last six months.

DES MOINES, Iowa — As mobile payments becomes more ubiquitous, card tokenization efforts are on the rise.

Albina Community Bancorp in Portland, Ore., has filed for bankruptcy.

Old Second Bancorp in Aurora, Ill., said Wednesday that its chief executive officer, William Skoglund, will retire at the end of this year. He will be succeeded by James Eccher, the company's chief operating officer.