Credit unions are warning members that fraudsters are trying to prey on them by asking for data in exchange for appointments that turn out to be bogus.

The New York institution is believed to be the first credit union to open its doors to the general public as part of the mass vaccination effort.

The credit union will provide a one-time stimulus check for all employees who worked through the COVID-19 crisis, similar to a recent move at Bank of America.

The trade group's summer show was expected to be the first major credit union event not to be held exclusively in a virtual format but was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

Industry groups say the coronavirus has highlighted additional risks faced by institutions without a diverse member base.

Despite limiting on-site visits and adding more self-service channels, the industry is forging ahead with plans for hundreds of new or expanded brick-and-mortar locations.

While some legislatures have extended provisions temporarily allowing online notaries, other lawmakers are pushing for those rules to be made permanent.

The trade group is the latest to call for financial services workers to be moved closer to the front of the line as COVID-19 vaccinations are distributed.

Stimulus payments and deferrals have helped borrowers stay current, but lenders must brace for a capital hit when those benefits eventually run out.

From dealing with a flood of deposits to working with examiners virtually, credit unions were forced to quickly adapt to a new normal after the pandemic hit. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes and challenges they faced.

The charity was hit hard by the pandemic and the death of its CEO early in the year, but the nonprofit hopes to bounce back in 2021, thanks in part to a long history of working closely with credit unions.

The Allen, Texas-based institution is crediting a robust on-site medical program with helping keep staff and members safe.

Fallout from the coronavirus pandemic consumed the industry this year, but other events, including a scandal at the National Credit Union Administration and a credit union under fire for lack of board diversity, also made waves.

Provisions implemented under the CARES Act that made it easier for institutions to utilize NCUA's Central Liquidity Facility have been extended for a year with the signing of Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Many consumers started using digital payments out of necessity once the pandemic struck. They may continue as it recedes because they like the convenience.

A look back at a year in which little went according to plan for credit unions.

With one study showing consumers racking up additional credit card debt this season, some members may be eager to consolidate their balances in the year ahead.

Social distancing has put a crimp in the credit union industry's usual philanthropic activities, but many institutions are finding new ways to give back during this festive season.

Some credit unions that gave bonuses to front-line staff at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak may be too cash-strapped to offer similar payouts during this latest surge.

Management teams are forging ahead with technology projects and bonuses for some employees despite a deep slide in net income this year.