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The veteran banker, who is taking the nonexecutive chairman post at Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia after a long hiatus from the U.S. market, stands by the model he pioneered at Commerce despite a much-changed environment.

The credit union had asset of just over $76,000, and NCUA determined it was insolvent with no prospect for restoring viable operations.

A combination of slick technology and sleek design has led to the creation of a whole new take on the "branch of the future" at America First Credit Union.

Consumers flooded Twitter and downdetector.com with complaints that Bank of America's teller system was down Tuesday afternoon.

The philosophy boils down to “Think broadly, act locally.”

From recycling programs to LEED-certified branches and energy-efficiency loans for members, credit unions have found a wide variety of ways to go green for the sake of the planet.

Dover Federal Credit Union, Dover, Del., is joining a growing number of companies across the Blue Hen State to designate special parking spots for veterans of the U.S. military.

Credit unions across the country open their doors to non-members to cast ballots on Election Day, and while most aren’t expecting any trouble during this tense election season, it can create both challenges and opportunities for participating CUs.

The key to managing branches far removed from an institution’s headquarters, CUs say, is ensuring consistency for members and employees, regardless of where they’re doing business.

Sometime last month, scandal-plagued Wells Fargo decided to stop referring to its branches as "stores." It may have been a knee-jerk reaction to intense public scrutiny, but it may also be long overdue given retail banking's evolution.