Credit unions

SeaComm Federal Credit Union of Massena, New York, and St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union of Ogdensburg, New York, are planning to merge by the end of the year.

The National Credit Union Administration would give tentative OKs to organizers of startups so they can secure enough capital for a final approval, Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman says. Some industry observers describe the plan as a step in the right direction, while others complain more has to be done to foster new credit unions.

Credit unions have individually made progress in making their ranks more diverse and inclusive, but their efforts are starting to bump up against the political discourse over "woke" corporate cultures.

The collapse of the Sam Bankman-Fried's controversial crypto exchange changed consumers' view of digital assets. Credit unions, in turn, pivoted to focus on lower-risk services.

Like banks, credit unions seek growth in deposits, loans and other products. The starting point for many is to get more members in the door, executives say.

AlumniFi, built by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Nymbus, has partnered with fintechs to help its college-grad users improve their finances and pay down debt.

TD Bank gets approval to buy a U.S. brokerage, Western Union adds installment payments, and American Express is awarding $1 million in grants to restaurant operators. These stories and more in banking news this week.

Employees at LMCU's Bonita Beach Road location in Florida announced their intent to organize to address claims of being overworked.

The Fort Wayne-based credit union hired David Shadburne to replace Greg Mohr, who is retiring.

Firms under $1 billion of assets that never had a chief risk or credit officer, for example, are creating these roles — and in some cases filling them with executives who were displaced by a merger at their last employer.

Centric Federal Credit Union, which previously covered only Ouachita and Lincoln parishes in north Louisiana, has received regulatory approval to add an additional 26 parishes and counties in its home state and neighboring Arkansas.

Derrick Bailey, the Ohio credit union's president, will become chief executive as expected. He will succeed Leslie Bumgarner, who announced her plans to retire last year, on July 1.

The Moon Township-based credit union promoted Lisa Florian, its senior vice president of experience, digital strategy and marketing, to replace Ron Celaschi, who is leaving to become CEO of Patriot Federal Credit Union in Chambersburg.

The National Credit Union Administration proposed a rule that would, among other changes, allow remote workers to join credit unions in their employer's market.

Community Financial Credit Union is partnering with the hosts of "Bargain Block" to renovate low-cost homes and help prospective buyers qualify for their first mortgage.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago has a new CFO, while Visa's CFO plans for retirement. These stories and more in banking news this week.

The National Credit Union Administration said 28 credit unions in North Dakota have failed to provide proof that they have a legal right to nearly $14 million related to the Corporate Stabilization Program.

The National Credit Union Administration board approved a rule that will require credit unions to notify the agency of a breach within 72 hours.

Andrew J. Mullins III succeeded Kelly Smith as president and CEO this month. Smith has been interim CEO since 2019.

After a shooting at its sponsoring university left three students dead and five in critical condition, MSU Federal Credit Union is providing mental health assistance to employees and has offered its support to the MSU community.