Corporate governance

Credit Union Journal consulted a panel of seasoned executives for their insights on the biggest mistakes CUs make in their strategic planning sessions -- and the lessons that can be learned from those missteps.

Energy sensors will let JPMorgan Chase master-control everything from office temperatures to sprinkler systems in an attempt to preserve the scale of its branch network but lower the costs.

‘Dreams Thrive Here’ will celebrate the spirit of credit unions on Oct. 19.

Green Bancorp has pivoted from the troubled energy-lending market to SBA loans, which are appealing to more small banks because they can be sold at a premium and are getting more support from Washington.

Following losses in 2014, the $22 million-asset PCCU has turned a profit for the last two years and was in the black for Q1 2017 and will pay a $400,000 special dividend back to its members as part of the deal.

The world is divided into those who pursue popular decisions that are more likely to fail and those who go against the crowd and end up having the last laugh.

The credit union saw assets grow by 12.6 percent at the end of May, as it climbs ever-closer to the $5 billion-asset mark.

New and used auto lending broke records, while HELOCs and second mortgages reached levels not seen since 2012.

Apologies to those yearning for escapism, but it is hard to escape turmoil — in financial services, in the economy and in civilization — in this year’s reading list. That said, these weighty topics promise to stimulate the mind: How AI will disrupt employment; dystopian imaginings and real-life histories of societal shifts; the necessity of collaboration; bitcoin’s path from obscurity to relevance; the need for leaders to make sacrifices; and more. Recommendations are courtesy of American Banker readers, editorial staff and BankThink contributors.

The New York regulator's move is aimed at giving credit unions more opportunities to recruit new members and serve existing members.

A look at how credit unions can help boost business with Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms.

Two women who lead innovation efforts at major U.S. banks are having opposite experiences. Christine Lagarde calls for male allies to help with gender equality, and Geena Davis wants your input.

Steven Klein, the company's president, will become its CEO in early November.

While overall activity remains slow, sellers — particularly those flush with core deposits — are fetching premiums not seen in years.

Now that the Wells Fargo scandal has largely receded from the headlines, is there still a business opportunity there for credit unions? Are there new lessons to be learned?

Credit union in the Great Lakes State saw continued improvement in the first quarter of 2017 as the state added more than 10,000 jobs and unemployment continued to decline.

At CUNA's America's Credit Union Conference, a look at how credit unions can better capture the hearts and minds of consumers, while also beating back innacurate myths about the movement.

At CUNA’s America’s Credit Union Conference, two experts shared strategies on how CUs can grow – including strategies to better connect with disengaged members.

The credit union’s new name and imagery are intended to represent financial empowerment for consumers.

Alice Frazier had been chief operating officer at Cardinal Financial, which was bought earlier this year by United Bankshares.