Corporate governance

Avadian Credit Union in Birmingham, Ala., has agreed to buy American Bank of Huntsville in Alabama.

The Mountain West Credit Union Foundation in Denver has consolidated several programs into a single center for leadership development.

Credit Unions for Kids is inviting CUs across the United States to participate in Shop for Miracles, a one-day CU4Kids program that will raise funds for local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on Thursday, Oct. 15.

While banks have been backing away from branching, a recent study by SNL Financial that credit unions have been adding more new branches the last couple of years.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — The credit union that once merged three successful institutions into one continues to grow, with Verve, A Credit Union, announcing a completion date for its merger with Community CU of La Crosse.

Credit union loan balances grew at an 11% annualized pace in June, while loan delinquency rates fell, according to the latest Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group.

CUNA Mutual Group funded a study by the Filene Research Institute aimed at measuring the growth potential for credit unions in member business lending. The study comes as the federal regulator is considering easing restrictions on MBLs.

A trio of credit unions share how they're changing their branching footprint, from coffee shop chic to no-frills virtual branches.

Credit union executives are more optimistic about how their CUs are doing, reflecting the boost in some key economic indicators, according to Catalyst Corporate FCU's most recent CEO Confidence Survey.

Genisys Credit Union, which provides services to anyone who lives or works in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, on Tuesday reported it successfully completed a system conversion to finalize the consolidation of Tri-Pointe Community Credit Union.

Credit Union Journal reminds credit unions that want to participate in the 19th Annual Day in the Life of Credit Unions that today is the last day to submit photos for the project.

The Credit Union League of Connecticut (CULCT) has unveiled a new "consumer-focused" brand to increase CU awareness through a new website: www.ctcreditunions.org.

You had a fantastic strategic planning session with tons of excellent ideas. Now, make sure you actually do something with those ideas.

From upgrading technology and delivery channels to attracting and retaining the best talent, experts offer key areas that must be addressed if a credit union wants to continue to grow.

Credit union executives say that changes to brick and mortar, coupled with evolution of technology are changing the way they look at everything from staffing and size of branches to data analytics.

Metrum Community Credit Union, a $60-million institution based in Centennial, Colo., announced that its application for a community charter was approved by the board of the Colorado Division of Financial Services.

The Louisiana Credit Union League and CU Strategic Planning have partnered to help CUs in the state gain certification as community development financial institutions.

NCUA has issued some $2 million in grants to 225 low-income credit unions to help them offer new products and finance expansions.

Experts share tips for getting the most out of the strategic planning process as credit unions head into the traditional planning season.

Community Choice CU has announced a finalized deal to purchase Eastside Family FCU.