Americas

WASHINGTON — CUNA and NAFCU are watching the House Financial Services Committee closely today, hoping the panel votes not only to provide regulatory relief for credit unions, but also approves a legislative amendment that could delay implementation of NCUA's risk-based capital rule.

CHUBBUCK, Idaho — Police believe they have identified the man who walked into ISU Credit Union last weekend, displayed a gun and tied up two employees before leaving with an undisclosed amount of money.

Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu reported that second-quarter profit rose on growth in commercial and consumer loans, and from higher returns on securities investments.

Bridge Bancorp in Bridgehampton, N.Y., reported higher quarterly earnings following the acquisition of FNBNY Bancorp earlier this year.

Opus Bank's expansion into new areas of lending helped pushed its loans up 44% in the second quarter from a year earlier.

U.S. Bancorp automated teller machines are now accepting donations to help the American Red Cross with its disaster relief efforts in Washington and Oregon.

Capitol Federal Financial in Topeka, Kan., reported a higher quarterly profit as costs for Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and compensation declined.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — CO-OP Financial Services is expanding its popular THINK initiative, adding a series of four free regional one-day events to go along with its annual conference.

Independent Bank Corp. in Ionia, Mich., reported lower second quarter earnings as income related to mortgages fell dramatically.

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., has agreed to acquire Founders Financial in Grand Rapids, Mich., for $88.2 million in cash and stock.