Retail & Commercial

Giving back to the community is ingrained in the credit union philosophy, but the holiday season provides the movement with a good reason to go the extra mile. Here's a look at how CUs across the country are celebrating the holidays.

Both in dollar and transaction volume, credit card use is growing at a faster pace than debit use. Much of the growth is coming from affluent consumers who value rewards like 2% cash back on purchases.

It was a good year for CIT’s Ellen Alemany and JPM’s Sandie O’Connor, but Arjuna Capital’s Natasha Lamb hopes next year will be better. Mary Mack gets a bigger role at Wells Fargo, and Zoe Cruz gets a new one at Ripple. Plus, is Harvey Weinstein really Meryl Streep’s fault?

In a long-standing tradition, Credit Union Journal asked IT professionals to share the new things they’d like to have to help them have a successful new year. From data centers to more staff, their technology wish lists will keep Santa plenty busy.

Readers sound off on Mick Mulvaney’s plan to hire political appointees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, question what’s behind the failure of Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago, react to an argument that Equifax must endure, and more.

Banks' online advice platforms are just the face of a deeper effort to restructure client data and adapt to a digital era.

Banks are looking for ways to capture and retain deposits as interest rates rise, including promotional offers and focusing on relationship banking.

The acquisition will give LCNB its first branch and deposits in the Columbus, Ohio, market.

Provident Financial Holdings in Riverside, Calif., announced that it expects to record a $650,000 litigation charge to settle two more long-running lawsuits related to overtime compensation.

The company has registered shares that three private equity firms have held since early 2010.