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Credit union executives say that changes to brick and mortar, coupled with evolution of technology are changing the way they look at everything from staffing and size of branches to data analytics.

Metrum Community Credit Union, a $60-million institution based in Centennial, Colo., announced that its application for a community charter was approved by the board of the Colorado Division of Financial Services.

Debit cardholders initiate an average of nearly 30 debit transactions a month for the top issuers, but the rate of activity can vary wildly — with those top issuers seeing about twice as many transactions as those without strong debit business.

The Louisiana Credit Union League and CU Strategic Planning have partnered to help CUs in the state gain certification as community development financial institutions.

NCUA has issued some $2 million in grants to 225 low-income credit unions to help them offer new products and finance expansions.

Experts share tips for getting the most out of the strategic planning process as credit unions head into the traditional planning season.

Lawyers' private emails reveal just how much a pair of 2013 interchange-fee settlements favored the credit card industry. But those suits could be headed back to square one, giving retailers the chance to fight for better terms.

Community Choice CU has announced a finalized deal to purchase Eastside Family FCU.

The Distinguished Service Award winners for the 52nd Annual Defense Credit Union Conference have been named.

The issues tied to its MoneyPak reload cards continue to plague Green Dot Corp., despite the prepaid card issuer's decision to discontinue the product back in 2014.