Target Corp. (TGT) must defend itself against claims that its failure to shield computer systems allowed hackers to steal the account data of millions of shoppers, forcing banks to reimburse fraudulent charges and issue new credit and debit cards.

CUNA has expressed concern over a small South Florida credit union that was recently assessed a $300,000 fine by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for ignoring reporting and record-keeping requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act between 2009 and 2014.

Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of both sides during oral arguments on Monday in a case that could shape whether regulators have to ask for public feedback before significantly changing a rule.

Federal regulators on Tuesday released the latest guidebook for examiners to use in assessing financial institutions' anti-money laundering programs.

If banks finally start loosening up mortgage lending standards, will credit unions' hard-won market share take a hit?

The members of Elcose FCU here have voted to merge with nearby INOVA FCU.

A new year will mean a new identity for Tobyhanna FCU here, which is set to rebrand itself as Valor Credit Union, effective Jan. 5, 2015.

Founders FCU here has awarded more than $5.7 million in loyalty dividends to its members, bringing the credit union’s total loyalty dividends to $45 million paid out since 1992.

Get the first look at next week's photos focusing on all the good things CUs have been doing in their neighborhoods.

NEW YORK — Grameen America, a nonprofit microfinance organization that specializes in providing small business loans to low-income women, may seek to adopt a credit union structure.

BALTIMORE — Building brand awareness is challenging for any organization, especially if employees have trouble understanding management's brand objectives. This was the case for Securityplus Federal Credit Union until a new approach was taken.

GENEVA, N.Y. — To better compete with regional competition, Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union enhanced its digital banking and payment capabilities, which has increased online banking usage by 34% and mobile growth by 128%.

ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) has embarked on a statewide consumer awareness campaign to increase its profile with consumers after learning that most residents of the "Show Me State" weren't familiar with CUs.

HERNDON, Va. — A discovery process during a core conversion uncovered the ability of Northwest Federal Credit Union to enhance its online mortgage servicing capability, resulting in a nearly 50% increased user rate.

PALM SPRINGS and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's not often that competing financial institutions agree to share, but that's not the case for two Florida credit unions.

MADISON, Wis. — Only a third of all credit unions offer commercial loans, but they can provide a profitable business line for many small institutions, according to a white paper released by the CUNA Lending Council.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NCUA has banned five former credit union employees from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.

WEST JORDAN, Utah — As the fifth largest credit union branch network in the nation spanning five states, Mountain America CU figured out a way to provide secure wireless access to all its members and employees while saving money.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In late 2013, Cabrillo CU had a goal of reducing paper-based processes by 30%. By adopting a comprehensive document imaging and enterprise content management (ECM) solution that milestone was surpassed, which allowed employees to build stronger member relations.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Great Recession forced many small CUs to fold or merge. Those that survived, such as Mission City FCU, figured out how to redefine opportunities.