Consolidations

First Commerce Credit Union's agreement to buy Citizens Bank is the 14th credit union-bank deal of the year.

Members of Postal Employees of Troy, N.Y. Federal Credit Union approved the transaction earlier this week.

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The merger of Cornerstone Community Credit Union into the Moline, Ill.-based Vibrant is expected to close on Oct. 1.

Elevations Credit Union has agreed to buy the assets of Cache Bank & Trust.

Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale.

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.

Cobalt Credit Union will absorb Community Hope FCU after being approached by the National Credit Union Administration.

CDCUs provide essential financial services in underserved communities but these institutions can struggle to keep up with compliance and technology demands.

North Side Community FCU served the underbanked before it joined Great Lakes earlier this month.