Credit unions

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Last year Corporate Central returned more than $725,000 to its member credit unions, bringing the three-year total to $1.8 million.

The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

Shane Knighton, who previously worked at Member Business Lending, will take over for the retiring Gordon Dames, who served as interim CEO.

The credit union service organization based in Florida has returned more than $500 million in patronage dividends since 1994.

Slumping stock prices may force banks to press pause, but the need for low-cost deposits and scale could provide a spark later this year.

Both sides acknowledge where expectations haven't been met, and are feeling the same market pressures to adapt faster.

Both sides acknowledge where expectations haven't been met, and are feeling the same market pressures to adapt faster.

Greater Commercial Lending has targeted making loans in some unique sectors, including mining and renewable energy, after launching in January.

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.