Practice and client management

The online lender’s name will go on a glitzy new stadium scheduled to open next year in Inglewood, Calif. The big question is whether the 20-year deal will contribute to profitability, which SoFi has yet to achieve on a consistent basis.

The Seattle company rebranded as WaFd Bank to address confusion that it might have ties to the federal government.

Rob Picard is replacing Sue Cross, the Hampden, Maine-based credit union's long-term CEO who is retiring.

An increase in credit union acquisitions of banks has been a blow to the morale of many commercial bankers, and some of their trade organizations are trying to slow down the trend. There may be little they can do.

Jay Gostonczik will head the Minnesota-based institution when Richard Nesvold retires during the first quarter of 2020.

Corporate Central Credit Union and South Carolina Federal Credit Union made changes to their marketing teams while other institutions announced personnel changes.

In addition to launching an automated investing app, the bank created a dedicated adviser unit to provide personal service to customers when they need it.

First Community Bankshares will buy Highlands Bankshares for $91 million.

The Texas-based institution will work alongside CU Financial Group to provide insurance solutions for members

Dimon doesn’t expect it to happen, but the bank is getting ready just in case; the state will require banks to disclose their relationship with gun sellers.

Numerated, a vendor of loan prospecting, marketing and underwriting software that was developed within Eastern Bank, now has $32 million.

Credit unions have recently promoted and hired new employees in areas such as retail management, business lending and marketing.

A proposed combination of First Defiance and United Financial is designed to create an Ohio company that can better weather shocks from lower rates and economic uncertainty.

Donald Wetzel, the man who devised the first U.S. cash dispenser, says automated tellers will always exist — even as they evolve beyond their initial purpose.

The deal between First Defiance and United Community would create a $6 billion-asset bank.

Credit unions are banding together to support for those in need by making donations, giving out scholarships and more.

Despite state charters' best gains in four years, their ranks continue to shrink at a pace nearly equal to that of federal charters.

Both banks focus on the Chinese-American community.

The Baltimore company will pay $31 million for MB Bancorp.

Some in the credit union industry were recognized for their dedication while others took on new jobs or were promoted to new challenges.