The Tennessee-based CU is issuing a $3 million special dividend and plans to make donations to local nonprofits in celebration of its 70th anniversary.

Bringing in new talent and/or promoting from within can bolster a credit union's performance.

Four credit unions in the billion-dollar-asset range all recently signed on to CUNA Mutual Group's data analytics service.

Student loan demand continues to climb alongside rising rates and tuition costs, but new proposals from the Department of Education are adding further complications for potential borrowers.

One expert offers credit union leaders "the best defense against risk" and lessons from previous economic crises.

The financial technology services company leverages credit data.

At the recent CU Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, credit union representatives offered their ideas for the next round of reg relief.

The recently released Staff Salary Report from the Credit Union National Association outlines how CUs are planning

CU Evolution aims to start "a movement within the movement" to help credit unions with less than $100 million in assets.

The banking industry has been raising alarms about the growth of a few credit unions, but the critiques ignore the vast size differences between the two sectors and the tremendous growth banks have seen since the crisis.

Kirk Drake, author of "Credit Union 2.0," offered CUs tips and strategies to help guide their growth strategies.

After the National Credit Union Administration asked for comments on proposed revisions and expansions to its Payday Alternative Loan program, credit unions offered their suggestions for how to fix it.

A look at who's hiring, the positions they're filling and more promotions, appointments and other CU professionals in the news.

Credit unions are getting recognized for being great places to work, along with a variety of philanthropic activities.

Matthew J. Biliouris has spent 26 years at the National Credit Union Administration, including serving as acting director and deputy director of the Office of Consumer Financial Protection.

The Warren, Mich.-based CU has merged into Selfreliance Ukrainian American FCU of Chicago.

CO-OP Financial Services is currently pilot testing the new data-driven tool with credit unions in its shared branching network.

One expert says the U.S. lags behind other countries, but changes are coming soon – and fast.

Cook has been with the credit union since 2015, and his appointment to the top job follows months of tumult after the previous CEO was fired in March.

Cybersecurity remains a chief concern for small credit unions as a panel of experts warns small CUs may not just be a target, they could be one step in a larger attack.