Corporate governance

An $378 million agreement to buy Farmers Capital will allow the West Virginia company to bridge a gap between Louisville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.

Investing in technology has been an important focus for banks. But big questions remain about these investments, including how best to pay for them.

The North Carolina company's efforts to contain expenses made up for a marginal increase in revenue.

The company will merge with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan by the end of this year.

The former TMG CEO will leave CO-OP this month to join CUNA Mutual Group's AdvantEdge Analytics.

Premier Financial agreed to buy First Bank of Charleston for $33 million.

The Florida-based credit union service organization's 2017 dividend was nearly 20% higher than what it paid out for 2016.

Insights from the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations' 2018 conference, taking place this week at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif.

The $4 billion-asset milestone comes one year after the East Lansing, Mich.-based credit union hit the $1 billion mark for mortgage lending.

The Illinois company has agreed to buy Springfield Bancshares for $87 million.

Banks may need to do more to help small businesses after a hurricane, flood or other calamity as those firms tend to favor nonbank lenders after an emergency for a number of reasons, according to research by four regional Federal Reserve banks.

Peach State Federal Credit Union acquired a former branch of DOCO Credit Union after the latter made the decision to leave the Toccoa, Ga., market.

A Virginia bank's decision to pursue a charter in North Carolina puzzles some observers, given the added complexity and costs.

The Alabama bank agreed to buy Peoples Bank for $23 million as part of a plan to target new Southeastern markets.

Instilling a love of books, providing financial education, rebuilding hurricane-damanged CUs and other ways credit unions are giving back.

From partnerships and donations to Reality Fairs and contests, here's how credit unions are giving back to their communities.

Stilwell Group is trying to win a board seat at Wayne Savings Bancshares.

The Chicago company said its decision was largely based on intense competition, very low margins and economic changes.

The 106-year-old bank is looking to raise $90 million, with plans to use half of the funds to redeem outstanding preferred stock.

The country's six largest lenders are approaching their strongest capital position since 2013, leaving them with enough resources to pursue acquisitions, buy back shares or build from within. That has the chiefs of Canada's big banks weighing options.