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Chemical Financial in Midland, Mich., and First National Bank of Omaha in Nebraska have partnered to market and issue a new rewards-based MasterCard.

Bryn Mawr Bank in Pennsylvania has agreed to buy Powers Craft Parker & Beard, an insurance broker and risk management consulting firm.

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Symbionce Financial Solutions LLC, a credit union service organization that offers mortgage services to CUs, on Thursday was ranked number 945 on Inc.magazine's eighth annual Inc. 500|5000.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Twitter Inc. has dialed back a rule implemented late last year that restricted how financial institutions could promote themselves on the site, but some credit unions are still unsure as to what those changes mean in terms of how effective the social-networking site can ultimately be for CUs.

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. — As if credit union mortgage lenders did not have enough to contend with already, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed numerous changes to the way home loan data will be collected — and possibly reported publicly.

ARLINGTON, Va. — NCUA has been stressing to credit unions for well over a year that they must pay attention to interest rate risk with rising rates on the horizon.

In the push for more noninterest income, regional banks have expanded their investment banking divisions, including capital markets and M&A advisory. Regions Financial has the most challenging task, as it rebuilds after divesting Morgan Keegan.

From mergers and retirements to special programs being offered, CU Journal offers a quick look at the latest news from credit unions across the country.

Polonia Bancorp in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., has begun looking for a new president and chief executive to replace its retiring CEO Anthony Szuszczewicz.

City National in Los Angeles has formed an Asian subsidiary to provide research for its emerging markets fund.