Credit unions

Credit unions' credit and debit card portfolios could see a surge this week as the online retailer offers two days of deals, while the industry's regulator is set for a cybersecurity update.

The deal is expected to close sometime next year but is still subject to regulatory and member approval.

The industry has mounted a massive get-out-the-vote effort, but institutions also want to keep politics out of the office.

The $3.1 billion-asset institution's product will not carry any fees and offers a variable APR.

It's increasingly unclear when — or even if — Kyle Hauptman will be confirmed to the board of the National Credit Union Administration.

Last year, credit unions surpassed 291 million members in 118 countries.

The new name is the third time the association has modified its name since leagues for the two states merged in 2007.

The expansion will give the $416 million-asset institution a deeper reach into southern parts of the state.

At a time when the industry is focused on serving members and assisting with the economic recovery, executives shouldn't be burdened by a costly new credit loss methodology.

A new initiative from the Minnesota Credit Union Network to help deepen share of wallet is believed to be the first of its kind and could be a model for credit union leagues in other states.