The ‘think and do tank’ taps a new managing director of innovation, Orange County’s CU promotes four execs and more credit union advocates in the news.

Ralph D. Spencer is taking the helm of Suffolk FCU

Real estate loans have been growing over the last few years despite a number of headwinds, but can CUs build on that trend as interest rates rise?

The $274 million credit union hired the former banker with 30 years of financial services experience after a national search to fill the top spot.

Martin Breland, who is only the second CEO in the Maryland-based credit union’s history, will be succeeded by current EVP Rick Stafford.

CUs’ impact in Oregon/Washington is equivalent to the annual revenue of Hershey, Mutual of Omaha.

Wayne Bunker is set to retire this month after 35 years with the credit union.

Whether donating bikes or giving grants to help local schools, credit unions are doing their part for the next generation.

While most ads for the big game are shrouded in secrecy, the credit union unveiled three spots and asked the public to choose which one should run Sunday.

CoastHills chairman earns military honor and other awards, promotions and new hires at credit unions across the country.

Data breaches at financial institutions dropped by 26% in 2016, but breaches as a whole were up significantly.

Over the last five years, the credit union also saw a 66% rise in membership, 204% increase in auto loans and a 26% uptick in real estate loans.

The $12.8 million Employees First CU lost $2.8 million in 2016.

Many CUs offer loan programs to help immigrants afford American citizenship, but the president's controversial executive order has raised plenty of questions about how those programs may be impacted – including whether or not some might see a boost.

Credit unions are finding more and more inventive ways to do the right thing for the communities they serve.

On the heels of his own promotion to acting chairman, McWatters designated his senior policy advisor and former state regulator Sarah Vega to serve as NCUA chief of staff.

The study revealed overwhelming majorities of consumers are worried about their debt levels and not planning on any major borrowing for at least six months.

The Las Vegas-based CU has returned more than $56 million to members since 2001.

A quartet of officers move to the C suite with recent promotions and other CU professionals in the news.

The $24 million Landmark CU lost more than $1 million in 2016.