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  • M&A
    Jefferson Financial FCU to buy bank branches

    The Alabama-based credit union will gain three locations, along with $138 million in loans, as part of a deal with Georgia-based Synovus Financial.

    By Paul Davis
    Founder, Bank Slate
    September 27
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  • CRA
    Credit unions fire back at Elizabeth Warren’s CRA plan

    Analysts say the proposal will hurt more than help, and while it isn't expected to gain traction soon, that could change if Democrats retake the Senate.

    By Melissa Angell
    Reporter
    September 27
    U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
  • Employee relations
    Credit union's internal 'think tank' leads to changes

    Idaho State University Federal Credit Union developed an intranet system to allow staff to ask questions and provide feedback to management, which has resulted in changes across the organization.

    By W.B. King
    September 27
    Idaho State University Federal Credit Union employee “voluntealers” celebrate the fifth anniversary of “COSTCO Shop Night,” welcoming back Idaho State University students.
  • Law and regulation
    Even as staff shrinks, NCUA budget proposal up slightly for 2019

    The National Credit Union Administration is eyeing a 1.1 percent funding increase for 2019 for a total of $334.8 million

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 26
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  • Professional development
    How Veridian identifies and mentors 'Emerging Leaders'

    The Iowa-based credit union emphasizes "service-oriented leadership" and empowered" employees.

    By W.B. King
    September 26
    Veridian Credit Union's chief officers pictured at the credit union’s 2018 Annual Meeting. From left to right: Chief Financial Officer Keith Mesch, Chief Administration Officer Renee Christoffer, President and CEO Monte Berg and Chief Operations Officer Doug Gilbertson.
  • Vendor management
    12 new credit unions sign with CU-Save

    A dozen additional credit unions have signed on with the service to help review vendor contracts in order to improve efficiencies and cut costs.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 26
    Jesse Kohl is president of InterLutions.
  • Field of membership
    Merrimack Valley Credit Union to convert to state charter

    The Mass.-based credit union is the latest to drop its federal charter in favor of state oversight.

    By Melissa Angell
    Reporter
    September 26
    Peter Matthews, president & CEO of Merrimack Valley CU
  • Succession planning
    ACUMA names next president

    Tracy Ashfield, a veteran of the mortgage industry, will take over at American Credit Union Mortgage Association when Bob Dorsa retires in January 2020.

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 26
    Tracy Ashfield, future president of ACUMA
  • Work-life balance
    Getting the equation right when it comes to work-life balance

    A look at how Texas Tech Federal Credit Union commits to staff and the community.

    By W.B. King
    September 26
    Texas Tech FCU’s board and executive team pose with mascot, Raider Red
  • Mortgages
    Aiding millennial homeownership could make for lifetime members

    When it comes to attracting millennials, mortgages could be the key to capturing this demographic for the long haul – provided CUs are willing to put in the work.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 26
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  • Workforce management
    Good people make all the difference: Promotions, recognition and more

    Credit union staffers and executives are moving up in the ranks and being recognized for excellence in a variety of fields.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 25
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  • Workplace culture
    Giving employees a voice for making positive change

    Riverside, Calif.-based Altura Credit Union believes happy staffers will lead to happy members.

    By W.B. King
    September 25
    Altura Credit Union's senior staff and employees pose for a group picture.
  • Vendor management
    CFCU Community Credit Union set for Fiserv core conversion

    The $1.1 billion-asset credit union will move to Fiserv's DNA platform while implementing other services from the technology provider.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 25
    Lisa Whitaker is CEO, CFCU Community CU
  • M&A
    Alaska's Denali FCU to merge into Orange County-based Nuvision

    The merger, recently approved by Denali's membership, will create a $2.2 billion-asset credit union with dozens of branches across five Western states.

    By Michael Bartlett
    September 25
    Denali Federal Credit Union CEO Bob Teachworth
  • Workforce management
    Even when staff leave Access Community CU, they often come back

    A "revolving door" of hiring is no problem for this Texas-based credit union, which doesn't mind if staff quit and later return.

    By W.B. King
    September 25
    Some of the staff at Access Community Credit Union. Pictured left to right: Vaden Carthel (business development/marketing officer, John Hays (president and CEO), Briana Dominguez (service center lead), Christina Browder (cash department supervisor), Lindsay Edwards (VP of lending), Brad Dewey (EVP/CFO), Breanna Long (Tascosa branch manager), Krista Hays (Paramount branch manager), Deanna Holcomb (senior mortgage officer), Terri Van Doran (manager of systems operations), Mary Forslund (AVP of HR), Vanessa Rodriquez (manager of member service), Sherri Alexander (manager of asset protection) and Keith Hubbard (AVP of service and sales).
  • Student loans
    Students leaving money on table in not using government loans: Report

    The report from an advocacy group that focuses on college affordability says schools need to do a better job of educating students about their eligibility for federal loans, which typically carry lower interest rates than loans from private-sector lenders like credit unions.

    By Kevin Wack
    Banking Editor
    September 25
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  • Law and regulation
    Week ahead: Tax reform back in the spotlight

    Congress is considering additional tax reform, while the NCUA board is taking comments on a proposed rule to ease appraisal limits and more.

    By Melissa Angell
    Reporter
    September 24
    Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
  • Succession planning
    Credit Union Journal announces leadership changes

    The names on the masthead have changed. The commitment to quality journalism has not.

    By Credit Union Journal staff
    September 24
    Aaron Passman is editor of Credit Union Journal
  • Disaster recovery
    NCUA offers grants for credit unions damaged by Hurricane Florence

    CUs with low-income designations can apply for funds to repair property and equipment or rebuild network systems.

    By Palash Ghosh
    September 24
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  • Professional development
    You can learn a lot outside of the office

    This Madison, Wis.-based credit union recognizes that professional development outside of the branch is just as important as skills learned on the job.

    By W.B. King
    September 24
    The Simplicity Credit Union management team
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