Though the majority of executives interviewed indicated they were generally happy, several key themes related to the importance of open architecture and a strong motivation to stay the course emerged.

As unattended devices, gas pumps would perhaps benefit most from EMV's anti-counterfeiting tech. They have also been among the most difficult to upgrade, prompting the card networks to give gas stations extra years to get EMV compliant. But there is progress.

Current EVP Martin Bradley will take the helm on Sept. 1.

Four key areas examiners will be looking at related to the new rule that CUs should brush up on today.

The CFPB and others believe alternative data could provide more credit to the unbanked. Small banks and credit unions, however, have lingering concerns about breaking from traditional underwriting.

Payments executives speaking at NAFCU's recent annual conference in Hawaii offered credit unions insights into the changing payments landscape, tips on understanding millennials' payments behaviors and more.

NAFCU's 50th Annual Meeting in Hawaii closed with motivational calls for action, informative break-out sessions and a performance from a rock n' roll legend.

With interest in these cross-industry deals growing, the CU credited with the first whole-bank acquisition is launching a CUSO to facilitate the process.

Celebrating new facilities, making donations to life-saving causes, giving youngsters the keys to success and much more.

If credit unions want to keep the much-touted white hat the movement likes to wear, they may need to learn to live with yet another rule they're not fond of.

The CU regulator stopped short of banning financial incentives in the merger process, but a proposed rule could make it easier for members to know who gets what when the deal closes.

Executives are often loathe to change their core systems because of how painful the process is, but it could be preventing them from offering key products and services.

Donations to meet basic needs, recognition for social responsibility, grand openings and grander anniversaries -- all in the latest round-up of credit union community news.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network thanked the $22.4 billion-asset credit union for its BSA reporting, which contributed to solving one of several crimes.

The second day of the trade group's conference featured former NCUA Chairman Rick Metsger saying farewell, lessons on leadership and the future of car buying, and more.

A proposed merger regulation from NCUA could make it easier for members to share opinions on whether or not their CU should merge, but analysts say it could also allow members to compliate or even derail the entire process.

Having managed five credit unions even while serving as CEO of one, the 92-year-old is believed to have set a record for length of service.

As the trade group celebrates its golden anniversary, it welcomed NCUA acting Chairman McWatters to talk reg reform, a "generational expert" breaking down how different age demographics impact the workplace and more.

At the recent Analytics and Financial Innovation Summit in Minneapolis, attendees weighed in on whether credit unions have have what it takes to effectively dig into big data -- and, if they don't have it, what will it take to get it?

Not all data providers are created equal, and credit unions must carefully evaluate any new partner’s technology, processes and more.