A look back at some of the biggest stories of 2016 and the lessons they might hold for credit unions looking to position themselves for success in 2017.

New branches, honoring those who serve, random acts of kindness and more.

The Rural Housing Service is expanding its manufactured housing loan guarantee program to include more refinancings of used or existing manufactured homes.

The National Credit Union Administration this month banned five individuals from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.

It’s all fine and good that there’s an app for that – but that doesn’t mean the consumer will actually use it. And no, there isn’t an app for that.

The New York Credit Union Association filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the state of New York’s ban on credit card surcharges.

2016 will go down as another wildly successful year for credit unions, but it wasn't without its challenges.

First City Credit Union, a $605-million institution based in Los Angeles, announced it selected Jim Miller as its new president and CEO, succeeding Terry O'Steen, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the credit union.

The New York Department of Financial Services has modified its cybersecurity rule after financial executives registered a number of complaints at a hearing in Albany last week.

New facilities, honoring longtime CU service and recognizing young scholars are all part of this round-up of credit union community news.

The Florist Federal Credit Union, an $8.1-million institution based in Roswell, N.M, said it hired Cisco Malpartida Smith as its new president and CEO, succeeding Kenneth Bell, who is retiring.

Redwood CU hires a new chief financial and risk officer and other credit union advocates in the news.

After a banner year for car sales nationwide, what should CUs expect in 2017? Credit Union Journal asked analysts and lenders for their forecast.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $487,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses to its Gold Rewards members this December, making it the largest one-time bonus payout in the program's history.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces a precarious and uncertain future in 2017 with all eyes focused on two questions: whether President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to fire agency director Richard Cordray and if Congress can successfully restructure the agency by changing its leadership and funding.

Whether it’s youth financial education, scholarships, donating to causes that impact children or any number of other projects, here’s how credit unions are giving back to their communities and cultivating the next generation of members.

David Jezewski will take the helm in April, succeeding retiring CEO Ernie Jackson.

NCUA’s recent field of membership ruling could massively expand credit union membership – provided CUs have the technology to capitalize on the opportunity.

A look at how credit unions are giving back to their communities during the holidays.